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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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September 9, 2025: Networks Starting this Week; Academy for Women Leaders Program Overview; Hands-On Learning for ESA Operations Teams; Spotlight on State-Level Advocacy: MCIU; Federal Advocacy Updates: Business Partner Updates.

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Federal Updates

Senate Committee Advances FY26 LHHS Bill

August 1, 2025

On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill with bipartisan support. The bill provides small increases for Title I, IDEA and REAP and level funds the most other K12 programs.

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ED Releases Withheld Funds to Education Grantees

July 31, 2025

On July 30, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) released funds to states that had previously been withheld under Titles I-C, II-A, III-A, and IV-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as well as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USED officials indicated that new “guardrails” will be implemented to ensure the funds are used in alignment with administration policies. However, the specifics of these additional guardrails remain unclear.

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ED Issues Guidance on State ESEA Waivers

July 30, 2025

On July 29, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to all SEA leaders inviting them to utilize ESEA waiver processes to reduce statutory and regulatory burdens and be more innovative.

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