The AACC government relations team provided a brief overview of the latest legislative developments followed by a deep dive into the most important of the recent federal regulations. They covered Title IX, overtime pay and gainful employment, and financial value transparency final rules. Learn what you need to know about how these new rules will […]
AACC Federal Policy Webinar: Focus on Regulations
Community College Minute, April 22, 2024
Advocacy quick hits
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Office of Federal Student Aid releases more information on FAFSA […]
Community College Minute, April 15, 2024
DataPoints: Dual enrollment and postsecondary outcomes
Dual enrolment (high school students taking college courses) has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Some community colleges report that more than half of their students are still enrolled in high school. However, data have suggested that access and success of students in dual-enrollment programs is not necessarily equitable. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) […]
Advocacy quick hits
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Department of Education releases updated timeline for FAFSA processing as […]
AACC and ACCT Letter in support of A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWAA)
Letter in support of A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWAA) (PDF)
Community College Minute, April 8, 2024
Community College Legislative Priorities, April 2024
Community College Legislative Priorities, April 2024 (PDF)