In this webinar, AACC’s lobbyists provided a rundown of the latest developments in Washington, DC, including the pending Build Back Better Act, Infrastructure Legislation, Fiscal Year 2022 Funding, and other key legislative and regulatory actions. Ample time was provided for questions from participants. Download the slide deck for this webinar. (PDF) Watch the video on […]
Joint Statement on Build Back Better Framework
Today, President Biden unveiled a revised framework for the Build Back Better Act—budget reconciliation legislation aimed at further developing our country’s potential by investing in its human resources. The framework devotes $40 billion in higher education and workforce programs and includes features that are tremendously important to community colleges and students. On behalf of the […]
AACC Presents Fraud Awareness Training – Federal Funding Webinar
The federal government has provided the U.S. Department of Education (ED) with more than $280 billion to assist in meeting the needs of students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (March 2020), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021-Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (December 2020), and […]
Tell Congress to Enact Community College Priorities in the American Jobs and Families Plans
Congress will soon begin considering legislation to implement President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans. It is imperative that community college leaders advocate strongly in support of these priorities which will have a great impact on our students and our colleges. The legislation to fund these priorities will likely be a budget reconciliation bill, […]
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
On June 8, 2021, the AACC government relations team hosted a webinar to bring attendees up to speed on legislation to enact President Biden’s American Jobs and Families Plan. This included information on tuition-free community college, workforce training, infrastructure, and more. They also covered FY 2022 federal funding and other key legislation. The team also […]
Summary of Key Provisions of President Biden’s American Families Plan
President Biden has released the outlines of his third large-scale initiative aimed at helping the nation recover from the pandemic, by making significant investments in physical infrastructure and family supports. The American Families Plan (AFP) follows the American Rescue Plan (ARP), enacted in March, and the American Jobs Plan (AJP), which was proposed earlier this […]
Dr. Walter Bumphus Testifies Before the House Appropriations Committee
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, AACC president and CEO Dr. Walter Bumphus testified before the House Appropriations Committee to advocate for the nation’s community colleges. Read the written testimony. Watch the testimony.
Joint AACC and ACCT Webinar on Implementation of Federal Pandemic Funding Bills
On April 6, 2021, institutional leaders and AACC and ACCT staff outlined strategies to help colleges maximize the impact of federal CARES, CRRSAA, and American Rescue Plan funds. Campus perspectives focused on student financial grants. The latest guidance from the Department of Education was reviewed. Panelists also answered questions submitted by webinar attendees. Multimedia: Download […]
Updated Department of Education Information Regarding CRRSAA Implementation
[Department of Education, 2/26/21] Questions Relating to All HEERF Funds: Please confirm that institutions have one year, starting from the date on which their allocation was processed by the Department, to disburse all funds received through HEERF 2.0. Yes, institutions generally have one year to expend their HEERF funds from the date when the Department […]
AACC-ACCT Webinar on Institutional Implementation of Stimulus Legislation (CRRSAA)
On March 9, 2021, the AACC and ACCT government relations teams hosted a webinar on the current state of implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), also known as CARES Act 2.0. They provided the latest information on how colleges may spend institutional and student funds, including new ED guidance. A […]