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The Leading Edge, 91制片'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 20, 2024
91制片 and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt Guide
91制片 and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this year's seniors on track for FAFSA completion.
May 17, 2024
91制片 Hosting Series of Calls on FAFSA with USED
Please join The Department of Education and 91制片 for a FAFSA briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
May 15, 2024
91制片 Signs Letter Asking Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of New Overtime Rule
On May 9, 91制片 joined 87 other employer organizations on a letter to DOL urging them to delay until September 1, 2024, implementation of the first increase to the minimum salary threshold in its new overtime final rule.
May 14, 2024
91制片 Weighs in on Three Student Privacy/Mental Health Bills
The Senate Commerce committee is taking a series of actions on three different bills related to student data and privacy and social media. We have responded to all three.
May 07, 2024
OCR Releases New Guidance on Title IV
Today, the Biden administration released new OCR guidance to help school leaders navigate what constitutes antisemitic discrimination of students and other Title VI violations.
May 06, 2024
FAFSA Resources from USED
In addition to the FAFSA resources published last week, we are posting more from the U.S. Department of Education to assist districts.
May 06, 2024
Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA
This blog post is cross posted from the team at the 91制片 Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
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
91制片 Sends FY25 Funding Priorities to Congress
Today, 91制片 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 91制片) 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.

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