On March 11, 2024, the Biden administration released its FY2025 budget, which proposes a 3.9% increase over fiscal 2023 for the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), for a total of $82 billion in discretionary funding for early learning, K-12, and higher education. Education-related proposals include a guarantee of high-quality child…
Most States have Medicaid plans in place that allow for Medicaid to reimburse for health services provided to students with disabilities under IDEA. However, only 16 States have plans that allow for the reimbursement of services to Medicaid-eligible students beyond just those who receive services under the IDEA. This difference…
At a March 6th House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, hearing legislators debated the effectiveness and direction of the charter school movement. Points debated included the oversight of charter schools and their effectiveness as well as the importance of supporting traditional (brick-and-mortar) public schools. Also discussed was…
NASISP is providing NAPSA members with access to a redline version of the GROW SISPS Act as it seeks input with regard to suggested edits. NASISP is seeking such input as it prepares to send suggested edits to Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). To access the redline document, click here.
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has yet to produce final proposals for two Title IX proposals due to their controversial nature. The most recent deadline of this month is likely to come and go as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs continues…
According to a recent a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) February 23rd, members of this year's seniors submitted 1.1 million FAFSA applications. In fact, FAFSA Submissions from Seniors are down 38% from last year at this time. The dropping submissions rates follow the U.S. Department of…
As reported by The Hill, public health advocates are have become increasingly alarmed by former President Trump's anti-vaccine rhetoric. Recently, at a Richmond, VA rally, Trump stated, "I will not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate or a mask mandate." Although Trump's campaign says he…
In his March 7th State of the Union Address to Congress, President Joe Biden called for raising the number of tutors and mentors in schools to help address learning loss; increasing and expanding high-quality tutoring and summer learning programs; expanding the child tax credit; implementing universal preschool; and the importance…
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated COVID-19 guidance for community settings. According to the update, people who have tested positive can return to normal activities when they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without taking medication; thus, they no longer need…
On March 1, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a budgetary Continuing Resolution (CR) into law, providing fiscal year 2024 (FY24) appropriations to several federal agencies through March 22, 2024. This includes the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The CR had passed through Congress in a 320-99 vote in the House…
