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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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October 1, 2024: Advocacy in Action Review; Congressional Servicer Award Announced; State Examiner Released; Annual Conference Early Bird Registration; Upcoming Events; Federal Advocacy; Members in the News; Business Partner News; and More!

Online News Archives

Federal Updates

All is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy

June 9, 2024

By Noelle Ellerson Ng Associate Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy, AESA  It has been a busy six weeks on Capitol Hill concerning legislation about student privacy. Before I recap the current situation, let’s rewind for some context.  At the start of 2024, Amelia Vance (Chief Counsel of AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center) and I…

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FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED 

May 29, 2024

In addition to submission data, here are key updates about FAFSA. First, here are new resources for students and families:   Student-facing and parent-facing signs (for printing and web) with a QR code that leads directly to the FAFSA form    An editable version of the sign so you can input local information, links, or organizations…

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Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA

May 14, 2024

Back to Blog This article is cross-posted from the Public Interest Privacy Center.  The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), introduced on May 1, is a bipartisan bill that combines Senator Schatz’s Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and Senator Cruz’s Eyes on the Board Act. According to the press release, KOSMA aims to:  “Prohibit…

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April 2024 Federal Advocacy Update 

May 6, 2024

Back to Blog April was a Federal Regulatory Frenzy!  During seven days in April, three different federal agencies introduced three separate regulations with major implications for ESA and school district leaders. The timing was not a coincidence. The Biden Administration was rushing to get these regulations finalized before the Congressional Review Act deadline. This deadline…

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