Advocacy
The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
AASA advocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of AASA advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of AASA members across the country.
AASA’s advocacy is driven by a commitment to ensure that the voice of the nation’s public school superintendents informs federal policy decisions.
Legislative Agenda
The guiding principles for federal education policy this year all stem from equity and the important role the federal government stands to play in leveling the education playing field for all students.
Key Issues
Access up-to-date information, position statements, and the latest calls to action to help you navigate complex advocacy issues in federal education policy.
Latest Updates from The Leading Edge Blog
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October 09, 2026
GUEST BLOG POST: SCOTUS Term Begins: What’s on the K-12 Docket?This guest post was written by Sonja Trainor, Executive Director of the National School Attorneys Association about the SCOTUS K-12 docket.
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October 07, 2026
Treasury Releases Long-Awaited Regulations on Federal Scholarship Tax Credit ProgramsOn October 2, the Treasury Department issued temporary and proposed regulations on the FSTC program that clarify the roles of states and SGOs, establish initial operating and reporting requirements, and confirm several implementation options relevant to public school districts.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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September 21, 2026
The Current State of School Meal ProgramsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & Budgets Health & WellnessServing roughly 46 million meals a day, these programs represent an important opportunity to provide critical nutrition for America’s children and help them build healthy habits for life. -
September 09, 2026
Keep Schools Connected: Protect E-Rate Town HallType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Technology & AIA national virtual town hall on why E-Rate matters and what's at stake if we lose it.
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