Legislative Affairs

There are several items that members may have missed in the Legislative Affairs Community, listed below.

Alerts
There are new updates regarding ASBO International's initiative to delay the Department of Labor's (DOL) overtime pay exemption rule. Learn more about bills H.R. 4773 and S. 2707 to delay the rule, alternative bills that would soften its impact on employers, and find out how to support us in this endeavor.


Blogs
The Department of Education (ED) is seeking input on new accountability regulations for states, districts, and schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by August 1. Find out what ED is proposing, how to submit your comments, and check out our talking points to assist with your advocacy efforts.

Check out last Friday's legislative update to get caught up to speed with education policy issues discussed at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and other K-12 news from last week. Also stay tuned for another legislative update tomorrow, featuring coverage of this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Did you miss this year's 2016 Legislative Advocacy Conference? See what ASBO International and AASA accomplished in Washington, D.C., here.