Staying Informed on the Shifting Federal Landscape

Lobbying Visits

Form for districts to detail all of the federal dollars for legislative visits: ACCT 2025 Federal Funds Worksheet

New:

Feb. 26 webinar hosted by the League: Discussion on the Feb. 14 letter on nondiscrimination.

Download webinar PowerPoint here

Nondiscrimination Obligations of Schools letter (2/14/25) from the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

• The Community College League of California’s letter in response to the February 14, 2025 ‘Dear Colleague’ letter from the Office of Civil Rights of the Federal Department of Education
• Education Counsel’s  Analysis of the U.S. Department of Education’s February 14, 2025 “Dear Colleague” Letter
• American Council on Education (ACE) response letter to Feb. 14 ‘Dear Colleague’ letter

Federal announcements and memoranda:

• January 23, 2025: U.S. Department of Education Takes Action to Eliminate DEI
• January 27, 2025: Office of Management and Budget memorandum about federal funding pauses
• January 28, 2025: Office of Management and Budget rescission of Jan. 27 memorandum

Executive Orders

• Understanding Executive Orders:
  • ACCT: President Donald Trump’s Second Administration Executive Orders: A Primer
    • Summary of Executive Orders Impacting Higher Education:
    • American Council on Education (ACE): Statement on President Trump’s executive orders affecting higher education
    • Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education  – Released April 23, 2025 

Funding Freeze

• Immigration:
  ACE’s Issue Brief: Immigration-Related Campus Concerns

Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students

We are navigating significant legislative and regulatory changes at the federal level. The League is committed to providing strategic advocacy and support during this transition, especially for all of our students, including our undocumented students.

Our communities have always demonstrated remarkable resilience, and our community colleges are no different. You are not alone in this—your dedication to your students is what will continue to power us forward.

While we provide these resources, we encourage districts to consult local counsel for any specific legal concerns.

Webinars
Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) is offering a series of webinars focused on supporting our undocumented populations. These sessions will cover a range of topics, including the latest updates, knowing your rights, and guidance on employment background checks for non-citizens. Register for their webinars here.

Higher education partner webinars:

• • • ACE’s dotEdu Live Jan. 28 webinar: What the Trump administration’s spending freeze means for higher education
    • ACT and AACC sponsored worksheet: Impact of Federal Education Dollars on Your Campus
    • ACE’s dotEdu Live Feb. 19 webinar: The future of campus diversity and student support

Brief on Immigration-Related Campus Concerns: Enforcement, Sanctuary Campuses, and Sensitive Locations

Recission of Protected Areas

Attorney General’s Guidance on Model Policies

• Guidelines for Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus:
  • California Attorney General’s Guidance: Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All

Resources from the CCC CEO DEIA committee

• DEI Programs Are Lawful Under Federal Civil Rights Laws and Supreme Court Precedent 
• Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database
• EO Compliance Notice – State Center CCD
• BLM Letter to Victor Valley College
• Identifying diverse options for each category of spending (link to Supplier Clearinghouse)

Federal announcements and memoranda:
January 23, 2025: U.S. Department of Education Takes Action to Eliminate DEI
January 27, 2025: Office of Management and Budget memorandum about federal funding pauses
January 28, 2025: Office of Management and Budget rescission of Jan. 27 memorandum