In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team provided listeners with an up-to-date briefing on the federal policy issues affecting their colleges and students. Download this webinar’s PDF.
AACC comments on proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) welcomes this opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs). Download the complete letter. PDF
AACC’s Comments on Proposed Changes to SNAP
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AACC and ACCT submitted comments on proposed Title IX regulations
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AACC Pre-NLS legislative webinar
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team provided an up-to-date briefing on the federal policy issues that will be featured at the National Legislative Summit (NLS). AACC Pre-NLS Legislative Webinar Wednesday, February 6, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Download the AACC Pre-NLS Legislative Webinar PDF.
Respond to the Department of Education’s proposed Title IX regulations
AACC has developed a template for institutions to use in writing comments in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Title IX regulations. The deadline for filing comments has been extended to January 30. Institutions wishing to file comments may do so online at regulations.gov. Download the Title IX Institutional template document.
116th Congress and Community Colleges – A Brief Overview
The 116th Congress will debate a variety of issues of interest to community colleges and their students. However, enacting legislation may prove difficult in a partisan climate. There is promise for movement in some key areas, including infrastructure. At a minimum, annual appropriations must be provided with much at stake for community colleges and their […]
Deadline Approaching for Public Charge Rules Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued proposed regulations that could significantly impact low-income immigrants who want to become legal, permanent U.S. residents. Comments on these proposed regulations are due December 10. The regulations would expand the “public charge” test that is applied to individuals seeking admission to the United States. They also would […]
AACC Summary of Proposed Title IX Regulations
On November 19, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released its long-awaited proposed rules governing sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2018. Once published, the public has 60 days to comment. AACC will […]
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 9
The U.S. Department of Education released its long-awaited proposed regulations governing how institutions must treat allegations of sexual harassment to be in compliance with Title IX. In this episode, we talk about what colleges need to know.