Legislation
House Subcommittee Moves FY 2026 Labor-HHS-ED Bill Forward
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Sep
08,
2025
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education approved legislation Tuesday night that would fund the three agencies in fiscal year (FY) 2026. This is only the first step for the bill, which will be considered by the full Appropriations ...
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Aug
04,
2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance for federal agencies on Thursday on the administration’s interpretation of civil rights law in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at educational institutions. ...
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Jun
30,
2025
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a “Dear Colleague” guidance letter yesterday. The letter itself notes that it highlights existing flexibility within Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and follows lett...
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May
12,
2025
In a vote of 53-47 Thursday, the Senate approved a Resolution of Disapproval which seeks to overrule the Federal Communications Commission’s regulation that allow E-Rate funds to be used for Wi-Fi hotspots. The regulation allows schools an...
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Apr
02,
2025
Join our partners The Bruman Group for their annual spring forum in Baltimore later this month, from April 29-May 1! Speakers will present the latest on changes in administrative policies, pending litigation, Congressional appropriations, ...
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Mar
21,
2025
In a televised ceremony late Thursday afternoon, President Trump signed an executive order which he said starts the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
The order instructs the Secretary of Education “to the max...
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Jan
27,
2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) Offices of Elementary and Secondary Education and Special Education Programs published joint guidance late last week on inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities. According to ...
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Jan
06,
2025
At the end of last year, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education issued final guidance on Title I, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Prevention and Intervention P...
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Dec
20,
2024
In a joint effort, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new guidance document for schools on requirements when using Title I funds for preschool programs. The Departmen...
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