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The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.

Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.

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May 02, 2024
Additional Resources for FAFSA Completion
We have a myriad resources from USED for schools, educators, families and students, as well as engaged in direct Q&A with members to address specific situations and provide additional feedback.
May 01, 2024
AASA Sends FY25 Funding Priorities to Congress
Today, AASA sent a letter to Congressional appropriations leadership outlining our funding priorities.
April 30, 2024
The Advocate May 2024: April Was a Regulatory Frenzy
This month's edition of The Advocate is all about the regulatory frenzy at federal agencies.
April 25, 2024
New AI Policy Resource and Webinar
Leading education and policy organizations in the TeachAI initiative (including AASA) have released a new resource for educators and leaders to address AI in teaching and learning.
April 25, 2024
Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for Districts
Earlier this week, the Department of Labor issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
April 24, 2024
USDA Releases Final Rule on Child Nutrition Standards
USDA has released the final rule on child nutrition standards. Here's what you need to know.
April 19, 2024
PSLF and TEACH Grant Servicer Change
The Dept. of Education is making changes to the servicing of PSLF and TEACH grants that may impact some educators.
April 19, 2024
New Title IX Regulations Finalized- Effective Aug 1
The U.S. Department of Education released revisions to Title IX on April 19, 2024. The amended Title IX regulations, which will be effective on August 1, 2024.
April 16, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—Creating Connections with Students and Families
This is the eleventh installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
April 16, 2024
AASA Joins National Organizations Endorsing COPPA 2.0
AASA is pleased to endorse COPPA 2.0, as introduced by Senator Markey and others.
April 15, 2024
AASA Co-Hosts School Safety Briefing on Capitol Hill
On Thursday, AASA was proud to co-sponsor “Smart School Safety: How Schools and Congress Can Maximize Investments for Kids” along with Sandy Hook Promise and the National Association of School Psychologists.
April 15, 2024
FAFSA Office Hours
As part of the FAFSA Week of Action (April 15 - 19), USED invites you to join USED staff for an office hours session for counselors, principals, school administrators, and school board members.
April 10, 2024
EPA Issues National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
Today, 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).
April 10, 2024
K12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources
We have a list of resources from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the Department of Homeland Security.
April 09, 2024
Community Sign-On Letter for Increased Labor-HHS-Education Funding in FY 2025
The Committee for Education Funding is circulating their annual sign-on letter to secure a strong funding allocation for the House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittees.

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