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Institute for Educational Leadership 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda

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The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) changes systems through people and believes in a society in which shared leadership effectively uses all available resources for the betterment of their communities. The following policy principles guide our policy agenda: The three overarching areas for IEL’s 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda are: Increase Funding for Key Programs […]

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May 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy for the month of May, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress   Appropriations Season Continues: The U.S. House of Representatives passed its Reconciliation Bill for FY25 in

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April 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy for the month of April, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress:   The Season of Appropriations: The U.S. House and Senate are now working to reconcile differences

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March Federal Policy Update

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​​What’s Happening in Washington​  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy for the month of March, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Department of Education: On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO), Improving Education Outcomes

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IEL Statement Regarding the Signing of Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education 

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Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2025    President Trump signed Executive Order Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities on March 20, 2025, aimed at significantly reducing the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This Executive Action is in keeping with President Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate the federal Department of Education and resembles the

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IEL Policy Update: Government Shutdown Averted, Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education

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On Friday evening, the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government until September 30th.  In a 54-46 vote, the Senate passed the House Republican-led bill, which increased defense funding by $6 billion but cut nondefense spending by $13 billion. President Trump is expected to sign the bill, thus keeping the government open

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February Federal Policy Update

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The latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy What’s Happening in Washington 🏛 *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in February, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Department of Education: The Senate confirmation hearing of

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January Federal Policy Update

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What’s Happening in Washington The latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. The 119th Congress: Congress is officially in session. In the U.S. Senate, the new Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (H.E.L.P.) Committee Chair is Senator Bill

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December Federal Policy Update

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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over November and December, and what’s in store as we wrap up the year.   ​​Closing Out the 118th Congress & Government Funding: The current government funding ends later this

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A Renewed Call to Abolish the U.S. Department of Education and Its Implications

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Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) has introduced a seven-page senate bill S. 5384, “A Bill To Abolish the Department of Education, and for Other Purposes,” cited also as “Returning Education to Our States Act.” The bill was referred on November 21st to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Although the bill is unlikely

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