Archive for June 2024

FCC Chairwoman Announces Vote to Allow E-Rate to be Used for Wi-Fi and Hot Spots K-12 education groups applaud expansion to enhance greater internet connectivity for public schools and libraries nationwide  Alexandria, Va. – June 26, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the FCC will vote to expand its E-Rate…

On June 13, 2024, a federal court in Louisiana upheld a challenge to the proposed Title IX rules, putting a temporary hold on the rule in Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Montana. Read more in this guest post.

E-Rate Amicus Brief AESA Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-Rate   AESA joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit in support of the FCC. The Molak case asserts the FCC is overstepping its authority in its recent move to allow…

All is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy 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…