This was the House’s final week in session before adjourning for August recess. The Senate will follow next week and both chambers will spend a little over a month in their states and districts. This is an excellent time to connect with your lawmakers and advocate for CTE, especially as back-to-school activities and preparation commence. Meanwhile, the Administration is preparing for a new school year as they continue to work on FAFSA and Title IX implementation. Keep reading for more details!
- New Title IX Regulations Blocked in 21 States: A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Education cannot enforce e its new Title IX regulations, set to take effect Aug. 1, in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska or South Dakota, Additionally, the Biden Administration has asked the Supreme Court to partially lift two lower-court injunctions blocking the rule from taking effect in ten states, aiming to expand access.
- New Grant Opportunity with YouthBuild Grant Program: The Department of Labor will fund approximately 75 projects nationwide with grants ranging from $700,000 to $1.5 million as part of their YouthBuild Program, which supports organizations that provide pre-apprenticeship services, including education, occupational skills training and employment services. Eligible organizations must apply by September 16.
- Department of Labor Shares Apprenticeship Connections Newsletter: The Department of Labor shared their Apprenticeship Connections Newsletter to provide updates on new technical assistance resources, grantee reporting updates and reminders, grantee projects and innovative apprenticeship strategies, upcoming events and apprenticeship in the news.
- House Subpoenas Department of Education Over FAFSA: Several members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce have subpoenaed the Department of Education officials over documents they hope will share more information over issues surrounding the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) . This follows a letter sent to the Department from five national associations urging Cardona to offer a fully functional FAFSA, even if that means a delay.
- Senator Warren Introduces Legislation to Codify Chevron Doctrine: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) recently introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, which would require federal courts to give deference to agencies’ reasonable interpretation of ambiguous statutes. This is relevant to the education community because the overturning of Chevron deference could dramatically impact the power the Department of Education has to issue regulations affecting states.
- National Center for Education Research Announces New Grants: The National Center for Education Research made 42 awards in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 under the Education Research grant program. Among these awards for two were for CTE projects, “Assessing the Quality and Reach of Student Pathways to Economic Security: Building Evidence to Enhance the Impact of NYC Pathways Initiatives” and “High School CTE Credentials and Postsecondary Outcomes in Pennsylvania: Implementation, Impact, and Cost.”
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