Advocacy
The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
萝卜AV视频advocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of 萝卜AV视频advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of 萝卜AV视频members across the country.
AASA鈥檚 advocacy is driven by a commitment to ensure that the voice of the nation鈥檚 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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November 24, 2025
Administration Proposes to Revive Public Charge RuleLast week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed reissuing a regulation that could penalize noncitizens who use Medicaid and other income-based public benefit programs.
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November 18, 2025
ED Makes Further Moves To Dismantle the Department of EducationSecretary McMahon announced 6 new agreements with 4 agencies to 鈥渂reak up the federal education bureaucracy, ensure efficient delivery of funded programs, activities, & move closer to fulfilling the President鈥檚 promise to return education to the states."
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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November 20, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 42: Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th AnniversaryType:Podcast Topics: Access & Opportunity Advocacy & Policy District & School OperationsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews two of the authors of AASA's new report Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th Anniversary. -
November 10, 2025
Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th AnniversaryType:Report Topics: Access & Opportunity Advocacy & PolicyWhat began as a procedural safeguard to ensure fairness and accountability has, over time, evolved into an increasingly adversarial, inequitable, and financially unsustainable process鈥攐ne that too often diverts resources from classrooms to courtrooms.
Upcoming Advocacy & Policy Events
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Jan14
Federal Education Law Certificate ProgramType:Cohort Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe Federal Education Law Certificate program equips superintendents and district leaders with insights from experienced school attorneys on federal statutes, constitutional principles, and key legal issues impacting public schools. -
Jul08
Legislative Advocacy ConferenceType:Conference Topics: Advocacy & PolicyLearn about the latest federal education policy issues that will impact your district and advocate for public education across the country.
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