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
Federal education policy is shifting rapidly—and this week has brought a wave of significant, fast-moving developments. We’re committed to keeping members informed and ready to respond in real time.
Read MoreFor the last 24 hours the Senate has been voting on a slew of amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While initially on Friday the Parliamentarian struck out the voucher program, after considerable negotiations with Republicans she agreed to a significantly revised version of the nation’s first federal private school voucher program.
Read MoreFrom a Supreme Court victory protecting broadband access to the restoration of ESSER reimbursements for all states—and a major setback for the federal voucher proposal—this week brought several wins for schools and students
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