Archive for June 2024
June 2024: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for June 2024 will examine state-level legislation targeting artificial intelligence (AI). In addition it will review state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips including coalition building among educational stakeholders.
Read MoreFCC Chairwoman Announces Vote to Allow E-Rate to be Used for Wi-Fi and Hot Spots
K-12 education groups applaud expansion to enhance greater internet connectivity for public schools and libraries nationwide Alexandria, Va. – June 26, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the FCC will vote to expand its E-Rate program for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet access services at its July meeting. Today’s announcement…
Read MoreGuest Post: Title IX – Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit Victories
On June 13, 2024, a federal court in Louisiana upheld a challenge to the proposed Title IX rules, putting a temporary hold on the rule in Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Montana. Read more in this guest post.
Read MoreE-Rate Amicus Brief
AESA Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-Rate AESA joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit in support of the FCC. The Molak case asserts the FCC is overstepping its authority in its recent move to allow E-Rate dollars to…
Read MoreAll is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy
By Noelle Ellerson NgAssociate 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 set…
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