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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 previewOctober 14, 2025: 2025 AESA Award Recipients; Welcoming AESA Intern, Barnabás Novák; AESA Global's 2026 Summer Field Studies; Welcoming Rock Island County ROE as an AESA Member; Federal Advocacy Updates; Collaborating Partner News.

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Federal Updates

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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(Updated) FY25 Funding Freeze

July 25, 2025

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) announced it would not release FY25 funds for several key federal education programs as appropriated by Congress. These programs represent over $6 billion in federal support that school districts across the country have already budgeted for and are depending on to provide essential services and supports to students.

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