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
By Noelle Ellerson Ng Associate 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…
Read MoreThe AESA State Examiner is a “look back” at the most recent month’s legislative activities. The May 2024 edition includes a review of state-level legislative issue monitoring; state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips. The May 2024 edition examines college and career readiness including apprenticeships, career technical education, dual enrollment, and related policies.
Read MoreIn addition to submission data, here are key updates about FAFSA. First, here are new resources for students and families: Student-facing and parent-facing signs (for printing and web) with a QR code that leads directly to the FAFSA form An editable version of the sign so you can input local information, links, or organizations…
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