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NSBA releases statement on federal FY 2017 Omnibus Bill

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Source: National School Boards Association On Friday, National School Boards Association (NSBA) Executive Director & CEO Thomas J. Gentzel released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s signing of the FY 2017 Omnibus Bill: The FY 2017 Omnibus … Continue reading →

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U.S. House OKs bill that includes funding for public education through FY2017

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

Source: National School Boards Association The U.S. House of Representatives approved a consolidated appropriations bill (H.R. 244) to fund public education and other programs throughout the remainder of fiscal year 2017. The measure passed the House by a vote of … Continue reading →

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Continuing Resolution maintains federal education funding through May 5

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Source: National School Boards Association A one-week Continuing Resolution (CR) has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The U.S. Senate approved the measure Friday, April 28, by a voice vote. The U.S. House vote on the CR (H.J. Res. 99) … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Urge Congress to invest in public education

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Visit https://youtu.be/MNc0kYXt6Ig to watch NSBA’s funding video. Source: National School Boards Association Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill this week with the priority of passing an appropriations bill to fund education investments and other federal programs for the remainder … Continue reading →

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Implementation of U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime regulation is delayed

Posted on November 23, 2016 by

Source: National School Boards Association By Mary McKee, National School Boards Association (NSBA) On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge granted an emergency preliminary injunction to delay implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime regulation set to take effect next … Continue reading →

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NSBA releases statement regarding transgender bathroom guidance from U.S. Departments of Justice and Education

Posted on May 15, 2016 by

Source: National School Boards Association The National School Boards Association (NSBA) issued the following statement on May 13: “The National School Boards Association and its members are committed to protecting students and ensuring they have equal opportunity to receive the … Continue reading →

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National School Boards Association supports Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

Source: National School Boards Association The Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act (ICNEA), H.R. 5003, was introduced on Wednesday, April 20, by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education (of the House … Continue reading →

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