Archive for July 2024
July 2024: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for July 2024 delves into state-level legislation and policy trends, offering insights on what to expect when state legislatures reconvene this fall post-election. Additionally, we provide a forward look into the 2025 legislative sessions.
Read MoreUSED Issues Resources to Help Schools Prepare for 2024 Title IX Regulations
As schools prepare to implement amended Title IX regulations on August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released new resources to support schools in those efforts. The resources are: Title IX Regulations: Pointers for Implementation, which supports schools by listing key components of the 2024 Title IX regulations so…
Read More5th Circuit Court Rules Universal Service Fund (Which Covers E-Rate) Unconstitutional
On July 24, the 5th Circuit Court handed down its decision in the case Consumers Research et. al vs. the FCC, where the plaintiffs argued that using E-rate funds for Wi-Fi on school buses exceeds the FCC’s authority to provide internet access in schools and libraries. Read early coverage on the case here. Quick Summary: In…
Read MoreGuest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Sustaining Summer
This is a guest post from AESA member and AASA 2023-2024 president, Gladys Cruz. It’s hard to believe, but this monthly series has been running for over a year now, providing just-in-time tips and tools to help maximize ESSER funding via effective summer programs. We have covered topics ranging from planning engaging enrichment, to making summer…
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