Federal Relations

Welcome to AACRAO's Government Relations Web page. This page will keep you informed about and engaged in shaping the laws that affect higher education.

News

Issues and Advocacy

• Comments on March 24th, 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking for FERPA
• Letter to The Honorable George Miller in support of The College Student Relief Act of 2007 (January 11, 2007)
• Comments on ACG SMART Grants (August 17, 2006)
• The DREAM Act (.pdf)
• Transfer of Credit
  • See ad in 7/19/2007 issue of Roll Call (.pdf)
  • See first ad in 3/28/2006 issue of Roll Call (.pdf)
  • See second ad in 3/28/2006 issue of Roll Call (.pdf)
• Comments on CALEA (December 28, 2005) (.pdf)
• CALEA Wiretap Compliance (November 14, 2005) (.pdf)
• FPCO Responds to AACRAO Request for Katrina Guidance (October 11, 2005) (.pdf)
• Letter to the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) Seeking Guidance on Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath (September 16, 2005)
• New Legislative Alert: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) To Mark-Up Higher Education Reauthorization Bill (September 14, 2005)
• Letter to The Honorable Timothy Bishop - Chairman Boehner’s Substitute to H.R.609 (July 19, 2005) (.pdf)
• Bishop Transfer Amendment (July 19, 2005) (.pdf)
• Institutional and Financial Assistance Information for Students (July 19, 2005) (.pdf)
• Accreditation (July 19, 2005) (.pdf)
• New Report: Easy Money - How Congress Could Increase Federal Student Aid Funding at No Additional Cost to Taxpayers (May 11, 2005)

Congressional Connection

Compliance

• FERPA
• Voter Registration
• IPEDS
• Solomon Amendment

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