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PUBLIC POLICY

In Congress

Upcoming votes, issues being discussed on the House and Senate floor.

S.556

Head Start Reauthorization.

H.R.1429

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

H.R.976

An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Education Stimulus Resources

Learn more about the education components under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and funding allocations by state.

2009 LEAP Institute

A new president and Congress means new opportunities to make your voice heard. Register now for the 2009 LEAP Legislative Institute, September 13–15, 2009, in Arlington, Va., with visits to Capitol Hill. This year's featured speaker is Gwen Ifill.

Policy Publications

ASCD addresses education policy issues at the local, state, provincial, and national levels to promote educational practice and policy that supports high-quality teaching, learning, and leadership, keeping stakeholders up-to-date on these issues through these online resources: