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AESA’s weekly newsletter, Online News, is full of important updates, articles, and features. It is intended to connect members with information about what is happening at the federal level, provide AESA event information, and share news important to ESAs.

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August 4, 2026: CEO & Board Member Orientation; Federal Advocacy Webinar; July 2026 State Examiner; Operations Online Learning Lab; Communications & Marketing Network; OESCA Recognized Among Ohio's AI Leaders; Project Tomorrow's K-12 Cybersecurity Survey; and Federal Updates. 🔊 Audio Overview

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Federal Updates

AESA Member Resource Expands Nationwide to Help Protect E-Rate

August 7, 2026

A resource developed by AESA member Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) to demonstrate the local impact of E-Rate funding has gone national! As the FCC considers changes that could significantly affect the future of E-Rate, this timely tool gives education leaders access to district- and county-specific funding data to help make the case for protecting this critical program. Learn more, explore the resource, and see how you can help keep schools connected.

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Senate Commerce Committee Advances Kids’ Online Safety Legislation

August 7, 2026

The Senate Commerce Committee recently considered a package of bipartisan bills focused on protecting children’s privacy and safety online, including legislation addressing social media platforms, artificial intelligence, AI chatbots, and AI-enabled toys.

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Senate HELP Committee Advances K-12 Education Bills

August 6, 2026

On July 30, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held its first significant markup of K-12 education legislation this Congress. AESA has been closely following these proposals and shares the positions outlined below on the bills and amendments considered by the committee.

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