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AESA’s weekly newsletter, Online News, is full of important updates, articles, and features. It is intended to connect members with information about what is happening at the federal level, provide AESA event information, and share news important to ESAs.

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Federal Updates

Guest Post: Uncapped Federal Funding for Healthy, Efficient Schools

October 14, 2024

This guest post comes to us from UndauntedK12 about taking advantage of clean energy opportunities through the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating the clean energy transition throughout America’s public schools-creating healthy and efficient learning environments for students. A new national map of School Investments in Clean Energy highlights over 300 IRA reimbursement-eligible projects in nearly 40 states, with district…

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What to Expect from the Lame Duck Congress

October 4, 2024

Written by Tara Thomas, AESA Policy Analyst On September 25, Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded until December 20 and adjourned for recess until after the election. When members return on November 12, the House and Senate will have a long to-do list, including some bills that they must pass,…

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CISA Announces New K-12 School Security Guide for School Business Officials

October 1, 2024

Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the K-12 School Security Guide Companion Product for School Business Officials, a new resource to help school business officials support physical security planning and implementation initiatives in K-12 schools and school districts.  This new companion product uses guidance and best practices outlined in CISA’s existing K-12 School…

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New USED Resources for Districts to Support Students with Mental Health Disabilities

October 1, 2024

In September, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued four new resources for schools, stakeholders, students with disabilities, and their families. These documents outline the rights of students with mental health disabilities and the responsibilities of elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities under Section 504 of…

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