Comments Are Being Taken Now on Federal Legislation That Impacts Health Services for Students with Disabilities and Students in Poverty

The U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill this week that would change Medicaid’s structure and impact the ability of students with disabilities and students in poverty to receive many critical health services in schools that enable them to learn. It’s anticipated that the bill will be out of Committee and onto the floor of the House by Monday. Then, it will be the Senate’s turn to act and Senate GOP officials are saying that they hope to have it to the President’s desk by mid-April. Because they are using Budget Reconciliation, only a simple majority is needed in both chambers. You are encouraged to call your U.S. Representatives to express your comments on this legislation. The Association of Education Service Agencies and AASA, The School Superintendents Association have provided a Federal Advocacy Toolkit and Snapshot of Children’s Coverage for your use.

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Supplement/Supplant Survey Request; Respond by Oct. 12

Take the Survey!

 The AASA: The School Superintendents Association is moving forward with the next step of its advocacy effort in response to USED’s proposed regulations on supplement/supplant. This step involves completing a survey. The 15 item survey starts with a very brief summary of the department’s proposal. AASA will use the responses to this survey with the USED and members of Congress to advocate for regulations that maximize LEA flexibility with Title I funds. 

Superintendents, Check Out This Online ESSA Resource

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has created a resource library designed to support school superintendents in their efforts to understand and implement Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These resources are focused on both explaining the law and ensuring school superintendents are a go-to source for information on what’s in the law, what it means for schools and the variety of things all stakeholders must consider as they navigate the new federal law. Check this page regularly as resources will be continually updated and expanded.