Legislative

Children
  • Read the proposed cuts to Medicaid, changes to School Meal Eligibility, and Education Funding Reductions and Block Grants. (February 18, 2025)

Overview

  • In voicing its proposals and ideas to Congress and other federal policymakers, the Legislative Department helps shape legislation to strengthen the quality of schooling for the nation’s urban children. The Legislative Team also holds a Legislative/Policy Conference each March for the membership to discuss recent developments in federal legislation and funding and to advocate the policy positions of urban public schools.

    Contacts:

    Manish Naik
    Director of Legislative Services