In this webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington, D.C. Learn what you need to know to be an effective leader and advocate for your college. AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar Download the webinar slides. Watch the webinar.
Community College Legislative Priorities, April 2025
Community College Legislative Priorities, April 2025 (PDF)
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Reduction in Force at the Department of Education House passes CR, Senate Democrats still bargaining Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as Secretary of Labor> Reduction in Force at the Department of Education On Tuesday evening, the Department of Education (ED) began a formal Reduction in Force (RIF) process. According to the Department’s announcement, more than 1,300 agency […]
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Congress works to avoid a government shutdown Linda McMahon confirmed as Secretary of Education ED issues additional guidance on recent Dear Colleague Letter House subcommittee remains focused on WIOA reauthorization Congress works to avoid a government shutdown Lawmakers in the House and Senate face a looming deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown. Last year, […]
Understanding the Dear Colleague Letter Webinar
Join us as we decode the recent Dear Colleague Letter from the Department of Education and what it potentially means for the nation’s community colleges. When: Feb 24, 2025, 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar. Webinar Speakers Walter G. Bumphus, Ph.D. (President and CEO, American Association of Community […]
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GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30< Confirmation hearings for Secretaries of Education and Labor GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30 Last Friday, the Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement (EA) extending the deadline for Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) reporting to September 30, 2025. Colleges also have until September 30 to […]
AACC Washington Update Webinar
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington in what has been quite an eventful start to 2025. Topics covered included federal funding, budget reconciliation legislation, President Trump’s executive orders and other administration actions, new personnel at the Department of Education and Labor, and the outlook for […]
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House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts Key contracts terminated at the Institute for Education Sciences This week in Congressional hearings Trump Administration names key Department of Education roles House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts On Wednesday, the House Budget Committee released their awaited reconciliation blueprint. The budget resolution provides […]
Webinar: What the National Elections Mean for Community Colleges
In this webinar, the AACC government relations team broke down the presidential and congressional election outcomes and what they portend for community colleges. What could be the potential impact on federal funding? Tax policy? Higher education and workforce legislation? Regulations? Watch the video recording. (YouTube) Download the slides. (PDF) Webinar Speakers: David Baime (Sr. Vice […]
DataPoints: Distribution of federal student aid
In 2023-24, 30% of Pell Grant funding went to public two-year college students, compared to 38% of public four-year students, according to a new annual report from the College Board. The two-year sector also received a smaller percentage of funding than public four-year institutions for other federal student aid programs, including Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity […]