Advocacy
The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
AASA advocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of AASA advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of AASA members across the country.
AASA’s advocacy is driven by a commitment to ensure that the voice of the nation’s public school superintendents informs federal policy decisions.
Legislative Agenda
The guiding principles for federal education policy this year all stem from equity and the important role the federal government stands to play in leveling the education playing field for all students.
Key Issues
Access up-to-date information, position statements, and the latest calls to action to help you navigate complex advocacy issues in federal education policy.
Latest Updates from The Leading Edge Blog
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July 17, 2026
Arkansas Latest State to Receive ESEA WaiverOn July 7, ED approved Arkansas for a Sec. 8401 waiver under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including some flexibility that other States have not yet received, as well as for Ed-Flex authority.
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July 16, 2026
Education Committee Marks Up Legislation to Codify ED IAAsOn Wednesday, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed a series of bills meant to codify many of the Inter Agency Agreements (IAAs) announced by the U.S. Department of Education over the past year.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 30, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 46: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & Budgets Health & Wellnessn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant explores the findings of a new report, "Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School Districts," with Sasha Pudelski, AASA and Elleka Yost, ASBO International. -
June 22, 2026
Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsAs school districts devote an increasingly larger share of their budgets to healthcare expenditures, fewer resources remain available for educational programs, educator salaries, instructional materials, facility improvements, and student services.
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