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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. But it is not just about access—it is about building an educational ecosystem that nurtures every student’s potential.

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Education Research Groups Urge ED to Finalize Civil Rights Data Collection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Civil Rights Data Collection gathers comprehensive data on educational access and equity from every public school district nationwide, tracking student experiences across demographics including race, gender, and disability status.

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New Congressional Bill Targets College Sports Funding, Could Impact Campus Diversity Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A bipartisan House bill introduced last Thursday aims to reshape college athletics by limiting how universities can fund sports programs while offering the NCAA limited antitrust protections—changes that could significantly affect institutional priorities and student access.

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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That means 72% of undocumented college students are pursuing their educations without work permits, access to federal financial aid or protection from deportation. “We If you think about it, that’s a much more efficient way of getting compliance than actually going after everybody, which they don’t have the capacity to do.”

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million community college students, these changes could mean better access to the comprehensive support systems many need to succeed. For California's 2.2 As student demographics, educational needs, and workforce demands continue to evolve, the report argues that funding policies must keep pace.

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Accessible Conferences Practices for Everyone: A Guide for AHEAD25 and Beyond

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Conference accessibility isn't just about compliance—it's about all of us working to create inclusive spaces where all attendees can fully participate, learn, and connect together. Let's accommodate our fellow professionals like we do students. Here's to a productive and fun AHEAD25!

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SSS with Direct IRS Access Delivers Peace of Mind for IT Professionals

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For private and independent K–12 schools, where student records, family financial data, and tax documents converge on digital platforms, IT Directors are increasingly the guardians of both compliance and confidence. That’s why the integration between SSS and TaxStatus, which enables direct, secure IRS data access, is not just an upgrade.