Member Communications: Keeping You Connected
| AESA offers four distinct electronic publications as well as our Federal Updates blog designed to keep members informed, engaged, and connected. These communications provide valuable updates, insights, and resources tailored specifically for educational service agencies (ESAs). | |||
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Updated Information from Executive Orders from January 29
On January 29, 2025, the Trump administration issued two executive orders with significant implications for public schools: “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” and “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.”
FAQ Immigration and Enforcement Policy in 2025
Last week, the Trump administration signaled rescission of a 2021 memo by DHS SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as“protected areas”. Find answers on what this means for the education community on this page.
Federal Funding Freeze: What We Know and How AESA is Responding
Yesterday, the White House budget office announced a federal funding freeze, sparking concerns across the education community. While there is still much to clarify, here’s the latest information we have and how AESA is responding.
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