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 April 2025 report will explore emerging state policies on student data privacy and artificial intelligence, offering a comprehensive scan of recently enacted and pending legislation of significance.
Read MoreAESA was honored to be featured in School Administrator magazine, highlighting the critical role ESAs play in supporting schools, educators, and students nationwide. Read the full breakout stories that demonstrate ESA innovation and impact.
Read MoreIn recent weeks, USED has leveraged the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as a policy tool to incentivize state compliance with other administration policy priorities. This blog post summarizes two sets of actions: specific communications with Maine and California, related to parent rights to access education records, and a broader ‘Dear Colleague’ letter about FERPA and students’ gender identity.
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