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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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member newsletter previewJanuary 13, 2026: New AESA Executive Council Members; Executive Search Services & MREA Executive Director Search; STEM Century: AESA Edition; Job Central Available for Members; Virtual Federal Advocacy Meeting Next Week; Federal Updates.

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Federal Updates

Federal Policy Action on Screen Time, Social Media and Student Data Privacy Related Issues

December 11, 2025

Federal attention on children and technology has surged in recent weeks, with Congress and federal agencies advancing a wide range of proposals. The House Commerce Committee introduced 19 tech-related bills—several affecting schools—and described them as part of a comprehensive strategy to protect children online. However, House versions of COPPA 2.0 and the Kids Online Safety Act diverge sharply from their bipartisan Senate counterparts, introducing partisan elements, broad preemption of state laws, and weaker safeguards for children and teens. Meanwhile, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced a December 10 listening session on excessive screen time and signaled interest in linking federal broadband and technology funding to outcomes tied to children’s well-being, potentially affecting programs such as BEAD and E-Rate.

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Call to Action: Advocate for FY26 Funds

December 8, 2025

The Nation’s Children Need You – Urge Congress to Maintain Education Funding for Vital Programs Now

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Administration Proposes to Revive Public Charge Rule

November 26, 2025

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed reissuing a regulation that could penalize noncitizens who use Medicaid and other income-based public benefit programs.

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