Reg Leichty
@regleichty.bsky.social
Education and privacy lawyer, founding partner of Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC, Washington, D.C.
Senators across the Democratic Caucus today challenged ED’s plan to transfer key programs to other agencies. Their letter to Sec. McMahon urges an immediate reversal of moves that weaken federal support for millions of students. bit.ly/3XB309j
Murray, Baldwin, Sanders, Schumer, Colleagues Slam Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education; Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Moves That Weaken Support for Students | United States Se...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Senators across the Democratic Caucus today challenged ED’s plan to transfer key programs to other agencies. Their letter to Sec. McMahon urges an immediate reversal of moves that weaken federal support for millions of students. bit.ly/3XB309j
The IRS just invited comments on the new federal tax credit for Scholarship Granting Organizations. In this article, I break down why public school districts should weigh in now and how they can ensure donated dollars stay in their communities to support their students. Read more: bit.ly/48lTY54
The IRS Just Started the Process of Implementing the New Education Tax Credit — Public Schools Should Seize the Opportunity
This week the Treasury Department and IRS began the process of implementing the new federal Individual Tax Credit for Qualified Contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) created under...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The IRS just invited comments on the new federal tax credit for Scholarship Granting Organizations. In this article, I break down why public school districts should weigh in now and how they can ensure donated dollars stay in their communities to support their students. Read more: bit.ly/48lTY54
States are stepping up to protect K12 systems from cyber threats. I spoke with the Council of State Governments Midwest about why ransomware, data breaches & insurance costs are hitting schools so hard — and what policymakers can do. Proud to see @cosnweb.bsky.social work highlighted. bit.ly/48inPeF
Laws in Indiana, Minnesota and Ohio take aim at preventing cyberattacks — a growing threat that can impact school operations, staff and students - CSG Midwest
State K-12 education systems rely heavily on the “internet of things,” both for the instruction of students and in everyday...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
States are stepping up to protect K12 systems from cyber threats. I spoke with the Council of State Governments Midwest about why ransomware, data breaches & insurance costs are hitting schools so hard — and what policymakers can do. Proud to see @cosnweb.bsky.social work highlighted. bit.ly/48inPeF
On 12/2, House Energy & Commerce will hold a hearing on a sweeping package online safety bills—from KOSA to COPPA updates, algorithmic transparency, gaming safeguards, and limits on selling kids’ data. A major discussion about child safety + privacy. bit.ly/3Xiw9WM
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing com...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
On 12/2, House Energy & Commerce will hold a hearing on a sweeping package online safety bills—from KOSA to COPPA updates, algorithmic transparency, gaming safeguards, and limits on selling kids’ data. A major discussion about child safety + privacy. bit.ly/3Xiw9WM
U.S. Ed's new FIPSE Special Projects grant offers $167M for higher ed innovation—including $50M for AI in education and support for state-led talent marketplaces linking Learning & Employment Records + Credential Registries. Apps due Dec 3.https://bit.ly/4nN4E2g
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
U.S. Ed's new FIPSE Special Projects grant offers $167M for higher ed innovation—including $50M for AI in education and support for state-led talent marketplaces linking Learning & Employment Records + Credential Registries. Apps due Dec 3.https://bit.ly/4nN4E2g
Visiting the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, today, is a reminder that America once built greatness by expanding higher education. Today’s assaults on universities risk undoing that legacy. We should be investing in, not dismantling our postsecondary institutions: bit.ly/4nXwitR
Investing in a Great Nation: Reflections from a Visit to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Today I had the privilege of meeting with Nebraska's education leaders on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, one of America’s great land-grant universities. My time on campus reminded m...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Visiting the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, today, is a reminder that America once built greatness by expanding higher education. Today’s assaults on universities risk undoing that legacy. We should be investing in, not dismantling our postsecondary institutions: bit.ly/4nXwitR
New from the U.S. Department of Education: Proposed priority highlights credential registries as part of talent marketplaces—linking students, employers & educators with transparent, skills-based pathways to in-demand careers. Comments open until 10/27. bit.ly/42Ppu9r
September 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New from the U.S. Department of Education: Proposed priority highlights credential registries as part of talent marketplaces—linking students, employers & educators with transparent, skills-based pathways to in-demand careers. Comments open until 10/27. bit.ly/42Ppu9r
On Sept. 30, the FCC will vote on items that would make school bus Wi-Fi and off-campus hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support. This decision could widen the #HomeworkGap. FCC Open Meeting Agenda: bit.ly/3IDXpes @cosnweb.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On Sept. 30, the FCC will vote on items that would make school bus Wi-Fi and off-campus hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support. This decision could widen the #HomeworkGap. FCC Open Meeting Agenda: bit.ly/3IDXpes @cosnweb.bsky.social
The Institute of Education Sciences is asking for public input on how to modernize its research, data, & evaluation work. RFI hits the Federal Register tomorrow. Comments due Oct 15. bit.ly/46Oumhz
September 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Institute of Education Sciences is asking for public input on how to modernize its research, data, & evaluation work. RFI hits the Federal Register tomorrow. Comments due Oct 15. bit.ly/46Oumhz
Coming up at 10:00AM EDT: Senate HELP Committee hearing on "The State of K-12 Education." Witnesses: Dr. Eric Hanushek, Dr. Martin West, Dr. Katie Jenner, Dr. Scott Muri & Dr. Rebecca Winthrop. Watch it live here: bit.ly/4n9BR8Dhttps...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Coming up at 10:00AM EDT: Senate HELP Committee hearing on "The State of K-12 Education." Witnesses: Dr. Eric Hanushek, Dr. Martin West, Dr. Katie Jenner, Dr. Scott Muri & Dr. Rebecca Winthrop. Watch it live here: bit.ly/4n9BR8Dhttps...
New Ed-Flex guidance: States can apply for authority to waive select federal requirements, giving districts more options to use ESEA and Perkins funds to meet student needs. Learn more bit.ly/4mmFWVM
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to States on Ed-Flex Option to Encourage Local Innovation
The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to chief state school officers reminding them that they may apply for authority under the Ed-Flex Act to waive certain federal requirements that apply to...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
New Ed-Flex guidance: States can apply for authority to waive select federal requirements, giving districts more options to use ESEA and Perkins funds to meet student needs. Learn more bit.ly/4mmFWVM
Strong leadership from @SETDA & @CoSN on the future of E-rate and the Universal Service Fund. Their joint comments to the bipartisan #USF Working Group underscore why secure broadband access is essential for every student. Read more: bit.ly/48hVMNW
CoSN and SETDA Issue Joint Response to the Senate USF Working Group | CoSN
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2025) – The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and SETDA issued the following statement on the future of the Universal Service Fund (USF). Together, CoSN and SETDA...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Strong leadership from @SETDA & @CoSN on the future of E-rate and the Universal Service Fund. Their joint comments to the bipartisan #USF Working Group underscore why secure broadband access is essential for every student. Read more: bit.ly/48hVMNW
Congress is moving forward with very different FY26 education funding bills. Cuts in the House bill could compound harm from recent Medicaid & SNAP reductions. The stakes for vulnerable students couldn’t be higher. Read more: bit.ly/45ZYnuu
FY26 Education Appropriations: What’s at Stake for Low-Income and Vulnerable Students
In recent weeks, both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees advanced versions of the FY26 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. On the surface, these are dense budget documents filled with line ...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Congress is moving forward with very different FY26 education funding bills. Cuts in the House bill could compound harm from recent Medicaid & SNAP reductions. The stakes for vulnerable students couldn’t be higher. Read more: bit.ly/45ZYnuu
I had a chance to talk with EdWeek's Alyson Klein about public schools' and cybersecurity. Like other parts of the digital divide, the K-12 cybersecurity challenge is one that’s addressed better if the federal government’s trying to fill gaps, yet the Trump Admin is stepping back. bit.ly/4noc2Bo
Cyberattacks Are a Big Problem. Can Schools Manage Without Federal Help?
The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I had a chance to talk with EdWeek's Alyson Klein about public schools' and cybersecurity. Like other parts of the digital divide, the K-12 cybersecurity challenge is one that’s addressed better if the federal government’s trying to fill gaps, yet the Trump Admin is stepping back. bit.ly/4noc2Bo
The White House AI Task Force met with business & education leaders to spotlight commitments on preparing students for an AI future. In my recap, I ask: will AI empower all learners or deepen America’s digital divide? Read more → bit.ly/46lwnBw
September 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The White House AI Task Force met with business & education leaders to spotlight commitments on preparing students for an AI future. In my recap, I ask: will AI empower all learners or deepen America’s digital divide? Read more → bit.ly/46lwnBw
CoSN’s 2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Report shows states stepping up for schools as federal support shrinks. The paper highlights thoughtful state strategies: centralized governance, insurance, workforce, education integration & AI/privacy oversight.
🚨 NEW! 2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Report - We reviewed laws in 5 states (AR, MA, OR, PA, TX) to identify strategies & practices that help K–12 leaders shift from reactive fixes to resilient solutions.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
CoSN’s 2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Report shows states stepping up for schools as federal support shrinks. The paper highlights thoughtful state strategies: centralized governance, insurance, workforce, education integration & AI/privacy oversight.
House Labor H markup tomorrow: Bill cuts overall ED funding by 15%. Title I faces $5.2B cut; Pell stays level; small boosts for IDEA, CTE, Impact Aid, & charters. Sharp contrast from Senate bill approved in July. bit.ly/3JGKMzp
Committee Releases FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be...
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September 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
House Labor H markup tomorrow: Bill cuts overall ED funding by 15%. Title I faces $5.2B cut; Pell stays level; small boosts for IDEA, CTE, Impact Aid, & charters. Sharp contrast from Senate bill approved in July. bit.ly/3JGKMzp
Can the new AI Action Plan be a lever for state and local education and workforce innovation? Explore key takeaways and considerations here.https://bit.ly/3H1b2DB
AI Is a Federal Priority—Is Your State or School District Ready to Take Advantage?
Earlier today, the White House published its AI Action Plan, outlining a new strategy for promoting national leadership in artificial intelligence. While much of the plan focuses on AI innovation, inf...
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July 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Can the new AI Action Plan be a lever for state and local education and workforce innovation? Explore key takeaways and considerations here.https://bit.ly/3H1b2DB
New AI guidance from the U.S. Department of Ed notes that schools can use federal funds for AI-powered tutoring, instructional tools & college advising, & more. bit.ly/46p9s9c
July 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New AI guidance from the U.S. Department of Ed notes that schools can use federal funds for AI-powered tutoring, instructional tools & college advising, & more. bit.ly/46p9s9c
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🚨URGENT: $6.9B in FY25 Dept of Ed funding—including $1.38B for digital learning—is frozen by Trump Admin. Schools face cuts. Act now: Tell Congress to demand release of these critical funds - cosn.quorum.us/campaign/132...
#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨URGENT: $6.9B in FY25 Dept of Ed funding—including $1.38B for digital learning—is frozen by Trump Admin. Schools face cuts. Act now: Tell Congress to demand release of these critical funds - cosn.quorum.us/campaign/132...
#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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400+ school district leaders just signed an @CoSN petition urging Congress & the Trump Admin to restore K–12 cybersecurity funding. Cuts to CISA & edtech leadership leave schools vulnerable to attacks. Time to act. Read more here: bit.ly/4lSDVRo
Schools urge Washington to restore cybersecurity funding and leadership | StateScoop
More than 400 school district leaders from across the country signed onto a petition asking Congress and Donald Trump to reverse course on cuts to cybersecurity resources.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
400+ school district leaders just signed an @CoSN petition urging Congress & the Trump Admin to restore K–12 cybersecurity funding. Cuts to CISA & edtech leadership leave schools vulnerable to attacks. Time to act. Read more here: bit.ly/4lSDVRo
Thanks @CoSN for leading this effort to force the administration to release these lawfully appropriated K-12 funds. Readers can help by clicking here: cosn.quorum.us/campaign/132.
🚨URGENT: $6.9B in FY25 Dept of Ed funding—including $1.38B for digital learning—is frozen by Trump Admin. Schools face cuts. Act now: Tell Congress to demand release of these critical funds - cosn.quorum.us/campaign/132...
#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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#EdFunding #DigitalEquity
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July 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thanks @CoSN for leading this effort to force the administration to release these lawfully appropriated K-12 funds. Readers can help by clicking here: cosn.quorum.us/campaign/132.
The Trump Admin recently froze $6B+ in ed $$, only weeks before school starts. Today, 26 states filed a lawsuit challenging the action & congress is also pushing back. What’s at stake? Teacher training, after-school programs, digital learning, and the rule of law.
Read more: bit.ly/3ItyCJJ
Read more: bit.ly/3ItyCJJ
States Sue Trump Administration Over Sudden Freeze of Billions in Education Fund
A major legal challenge is underway as 26 states filed suit against the Trump Administration over its sudden decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal education funding—just as schools begin p...
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July 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Trump Admin recently froze $6B+ in ed $$, only weeks before school starts. Today, 26 states filed a lawsuit challenging the action & congress is also pushing back. What’s at stake? Teacher training, after-school programs, digital learning, and the rule of law.
Read more: bit.ly/3ItyCJJ
Read more: bit.ly/3ItyCJJ
With the Senate’s confirmation of Olivia Trusty, Chairman Carr now holds a 2–1 FCC majority. That may open the door to E-rate policy shifts, incl. potential changes to the eligible services list. At the same time, a pending Supreme Court decision could require other program changes. bit.ly/3SXvVCc
FCC Leadership Shift Could Signal E-rate Policy Changes – Education Community Must Stay Engaged
Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty (46–39) to the Federal Communications Commission, giving Chairman Brendan Carr a 2–1 majority and a working quorum. This shift in leadership could carry r...
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June 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With the Senate’s confirmation of Olivia Trusty, Chairman Carr now holds a 2–1 FCC majority. That may open the door to E-rate policy shifts, incl. potential changes to the eligible services list. At the same time, a pending Supreme Court decision could require other program changes. bit.ly/3SXvVCc
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with EdSource about the urgent need to protect students with disabilities as federal proposals threaten key civil rights and oversight. We can’t afford a loss of expertise or accountability. Our job is to keep the system working. edsource.org/2025/federal...
Trump proposals for students with disabilities create confusion and fear
Students, their parents and educators in California say they have serious concerns about federal proposals that could transform service delivery to students with disabilities.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with EdSource about the urgent need to protect students with disabilities as federal proposals threaten key civil rights and oversight. We can’t afford a loss of expertise or accountability. Our job is to keep the system working. edsource.org/2025/federal...