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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June 29, 2026
FCC Votes to Consider Rule to End E-Rate: How You Can AdvocateLast week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that raises serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program.
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June 26, 2026
UPDATE: Department of Education Final Rule on Reimagining and Improving Student EducationED has released its Reimagining and Improving Student Education—Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations. This final rule codifies the higher education provisions that Congress included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which established new aggregate lifetime loan limits for students and restructured loan repayment systems. Here’s what K-12 leaders should be aware of.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 30, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 46: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & Budgets Health & Wellnessn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant explores the findings of a new report, "Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School Districts," with Sasha Pudelski, AASA and Elleka Yost, ASBO International. -
June 22, 2026
Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsAs school districts devote an increasingly larger share of their budgets to healthcare expenditures, fewer resources remain available for educational programs, educator salaries, instructional materials, facility improvements, and student services.
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