Education

Funding for higher education and basic science research

NAU overseas educational programs and collaborations

In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs.

School counselors

Pell Grants through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Workforce Pell through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Negotiated Rulemaking through the Department of Education on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Title III Part A - Strengthening Institutions for Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities

School choice, Educational Choice for Children Act

Full service community schools policy and grant program, support for two generation anti-poverty initiatives.

School safety and School Resource Officers.

Afterschool programming and supports for at-promise youth. One Big Beautiful Bill and areas that impact nonprofits.

Charter school oversight, policies concerning federal Charter School Program, public charter school authorizers, federal testing and accountability, National Charter School Resource Center functions and purpose. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act.

Proposed federal government policy changes related to funding of institutions in California and impact on education organizations. School Based Mental Health Program grant cancellations.

Support for Title IV financial aid

Higher education policy -- student lending (Pell)

issues related to postsecondary education application, admission, and selection

FY26 appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services FY26 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities CREATIVE Act Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere HR 6165

Opposing school vouchers and tax credits that fund school vouchers

Afterschool/out of school time programs and systems that support child safety.

Robust funding for Titles II-A and IV-A of the Every Students Succeeds Act for FY 2026.

Robust funding for Titles II-A and IV-A of the Every Students Succeeds Act for FY 2026.

-Issues pertaining to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), student loans for public health degrees, and definition of "professional degrees." -Issues pertaining to the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act (H.R. 6574). -Issues pertaining to the Professional Student Degree Act (H.R.6718). -Issues pertaining to the Clarity in Professional Degree Act (H.R. 6739).

Educational Reconciliation reforms

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) lobbied on issues related to our mission of supporting individuals with learning disabilities. This includes advocating during the FY 2025 appropriations process to increase funding for special education services. In addition, NCLD advocated on the the IDEA Full Funding Act and the Respond, Innovate, Succeeds, and Empower Act. NCLD also advocated against the 21st Century Dyslexia Act.

HR 3453 S. 1795 S. 1723 House facilities bill development FY 2026 appropriations The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

Drone and mapping technology

College access and affordability Negotiated Rulemaking on student loan repayment programs LGBTQ+ student protections Student financial aid and borrower data privacy Students free speech and right to assembly

federal financial aid and assistance programs: Federal Work Study, Pell Grant, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. College Athletics. Accreditation.

Laboratory Improvement Initiative

STEM Initiative Emergency Response Program Economic Development and Community Affairs Water Infrastructure Improvement

Issues related to education including Pre-K-12 literacy (no bills). Issues related to collecting educator data (no bills). Issues related to teacher shortages. Issues related to career and technical education.

higher education