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

June 9, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 Vance (Chief Counsel of AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center) and I…

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FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED 

May 29, 2024 | Comments Off on FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED 

In 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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Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA

May 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA

Back to Blog This article is cross-posted from the Public Interest Privacy Center.  The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), introduced on May 1, is a bipartisan bill that combines Senator Schatz’s Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and Senator Cruz’s Eyes on the Board Act. According to the press release, KOSMA aims to:  “Prohibit…

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April 2024 Federal Advocacy Update 

May 6, 2024 | Comments Off on April 2024 Federal Advocacy Update 

Back to Blog April was a Federal Regulatory Frenzy!  During seven days in April, three different federal agencies introduced three separate regulations with major implications for ESA and school district leaders. The timing was not a coincidence. The Biden Administration was rushing to get these regulations finalized before the Congressional Review Act deadline. This deadline…

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Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for Districts  

April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for Districts  

Back to Blog Earlier this week, the Department of Labor issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCE) and automatic updates to both thresholds.    The minimum salary threshold will be increased to $43,888…

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ED and DOL Announce Additional Actions to Support Pathways Into Education

April 15, 2024 | Comments Off on ED and DOL Announce Additional Actions to Support Pathways Into Education

Back to Blog ED and DOL Announce Additional Actions to Support Pathways Into Education This week, the Department of Education (ED) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced actions to further expand access to high-quality and affordable pathways into education professions, including residency, grow your own, and Registered Apprenticeship programs. These actions include new funding and…

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K12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources

April 15, 2024 | Comments Off on K12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources

Back to Blog K12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources The following list of resources all come from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the Department of Homeland Security. Putting it all together in one spot, here is a list of CISA K-12 Cyber and Physical resources: Whether you are a school…

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EPA Issues National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

April 15, 2024 | Comments Off on EPA Issues National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

Back to Blog EPA Issues National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Last week, the Biden Administration released a final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS – the first ever enforceable limit of so-called “forever chemicals”. This rule will directly impact districts that operate a non-transient, non-community water system (NTNCWS). The following states have a…

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Federal Legislation Introduced to Bolster Student Mental Health Services Nationwide

April 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Federal Legislation Introduced to Bolster Student Mental Health Services Nationwide

On March 21, Sens. John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, Maggie Hassan, Jon Tester and Kyrsten Sinema, introduced the “Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act.”

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FY24 Omnibus Package

April 2, 2024 | Comments Off on FY24 Omnibus Package

Congress passed a $1.2 trillion dollar spending bill to provide funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, an omnibus package that wrapped up funding for the remaining 8 appropriations bills, including the Labor Health Human Services Education and Others (LHHS) bill, which provides for education.

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Related Resources

E-Rate
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.

Official USAC Web site

Other websites and resources:

United States Department of Education

ESSA

IDEA Legislation:
Chapter 33-Education of Individuals with Disabilities

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