The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
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.
Latest Posts
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October 02, 2025
FCC Votes to End Biden-Era Wi-Fi Hot Spot ExpansionOn Tuesday, the FCC voted 2 to 1 on orders that would make both Wi-Fi on school buses and Wi-Fi hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support. 91制片 joined other groups in a press release opposing the vote.
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September 24, 2025
91制片 Announces Collaboration with League of Women Voters to Support Student Voters91制片 is proud to announce a new partnership with the League of Women Voters (LWV) aimed at educating, equipping, and empowering student voters in 2025 and beyond.
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September 24, 2025
91制片 Joins EdLiNC, SHLB Coalitions in Letter to FCC Opposing Hotspots/Bus WiFi Reversal91制片, proud co-chair of the EdLiNC coalition, representing the entirety of the beneficiary community for the E-Rate program, was proud to join a letter calling on the FCC to preserve critical E-Rate initiatives that keep students and families connected.
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September 23, 2025
A District Leader鈥檚 Guide to a Federal Government ShutdownAs Congress heads toward the funding deadline without a clear path forward, a government shutdown seems increasingly likely. Here鈥檚 what district leaders need to know about how they will (and will not) be impacted.
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September 16, 2025
91制片 Joins EdLiNC to Submit Comments to Congressional USF Working Group91制片 was proud to file in coordination with EdLiNC, the Education and Libraries Network Consortium, the premier advocacy coalition representing all beneficiaries of the E-Rate program.
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September 16, 2025
(UPDATED) Administration Moves to Disqualify Immigrant Students from Head Start and Certain CTE ProgramsUPDATE: Two court challenges result have led to injunctions of this new rule, including a nationwide injunction for the Head Start interpretation.
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September 15, 2025
Is Your District Ready for Constitution Day Requirements?If your district receives federal funds, you are required to provide an educational program on the US Constitution for your students on or around September 17. USED issued a letter on this, which we are sharing.
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September 15, 2025
Trump Administration Releases MAHA Commission ReportLast week, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its 鈥淪trategy Report,鈥� outlining federal initiatives to combat the childhood chronic disease crisis.
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September 08, 2025
91制片 Urges House Appropriations Committee to Reject FY26 ProposalAhead of September 9 hearing on the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Services proposal, 91制片 sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging members to reject the measure.
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September 05, 2025
USED Plans New Civil Rights Enforcement Disparate Impact RulesIn its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda updated this week, the U.S. Department of Education stated it would issue a number of rules aimed at walking back prior civil rights requirements and aligning program enforcement with the President鈥檚 priorities.
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September 04, 2025
91制片 Urges Senate to Pass Bipartisan FY26 ProposalToday, 91制片 led a letter鈥攋oined by five other K-12 organizations鈥攖o the Senate urging them to swiftly pass the bipartisan FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Services proposal that advanced through committee in late July.
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September 04, 2025
ED Opens Beta Testing for 2026-27 FAFSA FormThe U.S. Department of Education is beta testing the 2026鈥�2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA庐) form before it goes live to the public by October 1.
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September 02, 2025
91制片 Opposes House LHHS Subcommittee FY26 ProposalOn Sunday the House LHHS subcommittee released its proposal for FY26, funding that would be available to schools for the 26-27 school year. 91制片 released letter in response.
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September 02, 2025
91制片 Whitepaper on OBBB Impacts on K-12New whitepaper that outlines the key policy and funding impacts for public schools following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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September 02, 2025
Constitution Day is September 17: Resources for Your District!Constitutiondayhub.org is a new resource offering educational institutions a one-stop shop for freely-accessible, high-quality, non-partisan, age-appropriate, Constitution-specific lessons.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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July 30, 2026
America's Youth AI Festival: A Student-Led AI PolicyType:Policy/Regulations Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Technology & AIAmerica's Youth AI Festival: students from across the country gathered in Boston to shape the nation's first student-led AI policy for schools. -
July 23, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 47: An E-Rate EmergencyType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant sits down with Noelle Ellerson Ng, Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer about serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program, and what that means for districts. -
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, 91制片 and Elleka Yost, ASBO International.
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