Congress has adjourned and its members have returned to their home districts to campaign during the run-up to the election, but when they return for a “lame duck” session after the election, they must finalize FY 25 funding and potentially address other community college priorities. So now is an ideal time for community college leaders Read More »
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GAO issues reports on 2024-25 FAFSA and mismanagement at the Department of Education Congress avoids a government shutdown, buys time on FY25 funding bills GAO issues reports on 2024-25 FAFSA and mismanagement at the Department of Education This week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the watchdog for federal agencies, released two new reports on the Read More »
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Speaker Johnson fails to pass his Continuing Resolution AACC submits comments on the 2025-26 FAFSA ICYMI: Department of Education delays Gainful Employment reporting Speaker Johnson fails to pass his Continuing Resolution On Wednesday, a bill to extend government funding to March failed by a vote of 202-220, with 14 Republicans and all but three Democrats Read More »
AACC Comments on 2025-26 FAFSA RFI
AACC Comments on 2025-26 FAFSA RFI (PDF)
AACC Comments on Distance Education Proposed Rules
AACC Comments on Distance Education Proposed Rules (PDF)
Title IX Final Rules: Key Issues for Community Colleges
Title IX Final Rules: Key Issues for Community Colleges (PDF)
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 Legislative Priorities, April 2024
Community College Legislative Priorities, April 2024 (PDF)
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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.educreate new email. Department of Education wraps up second Negotiated Rulemaking table Department Read More »
AACC/ACCT urge House vote ASAP on Workforce Pell
AACC/ACCT urge House vote ASAP on Workforce Pell (PDF)