Federal Updates
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.
Other websites and resources:
United States Department of Education
ESSA
IDEA Legislation:
Chapter 33-Education of Individuals with Disabilities
Related Resources
The U.S. Departments of Education, Labor (DOL), and Commerce released a joint plan earlier this month for workforce development, titled “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age.” The plan aims to reshape the current workforce system and is based on five “strategic pillars”: 1) industry-driven strategies, 2) worker mobility, 3) integrated systems, 4) accountability, and 5) flexibility and innovation.
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