Federal Programs

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The following outlines the path that legislation follows on its way to becoming law:

Read about NSBA’s actions in support of E-Rate, including increasing funding: letters to the Administration and federal agencies, comments, and grassroots calls to action.

E-Rate, the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, was first authorized in 1996 to help high-need schools and libraries get Internet access.

NSBA supports E-Rate 2.0 to increase the quality and speed of Internet access in schools and address remaining technology gaps.

Learn more about current and proposed legislation on child nutrition in schools: the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) of 2010 and HR 3663.

NSBA is committed to fostering a healthy and positive learning environment for children to succeed, and federal school meal programs are important.

Read about NSBA’s actions in support of early childhood education, including Head Start: letters to federal agencies, comments, and grassroots calls to action.

Research has proven that quality preschool programs can raise student achievement. NSBA partners with national education associations to promote early childhood education.