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ACSI is at the forefront of advocating a space for Christian education. ACSI regularly submits formal communications to policymakers, elected officials, and courts which address various concerns and legislation affecting religious education, nonprofits, and religious freedom. We partner with like-minded organizations to increase our voice on important issues.   

 

Current Issues

ACSI members are provided with frequent updates and talking points on current issues in Washington, D.C. These highlights are designed to keep you informed and give you valuable insights for prayer and interaction with legislators.  

  • 12.16.24 Update includes prayer for WI school; passing of PPLA leader; military school choice; amicus brief in Bethesda; Workshop Jan. 9, 2025; Merry Christmas!
  • 12.02.24 Update includes lame duck Congress; policy during the transition; DOL overtime rule progress; DOL OT rule resources; Washington and the duty of nations.
  • 11.15.24 Update includes election outcome; issues for Christian schools (religious freedom/education freedom); the lame duck Congress; and, Key 16 Prayer Card.
  • 11.01.24 Update includes Election Day; Congress next steps; another Maine amicus; Latin America Leadership.
  • 10.15.24 Update includes girls’ sports; South Carolina setback; opportunities in the states; Election Day is already underway in early voting states: General Election Day is November 5, 2024.
  • 10.01.24 Update includes Summit 2024 success! School choice; amicus briefs to come; ACSI DOL lawsuit; Equal Campus Access Act; Congress next steps; Election Day November 5, 2024.
  • 08.30.24 Update includes joining a new amicus; calling for review of Smith decision; good news on Title IX enforcement; support for military school choice pilot program; Summit registration ending September 6.
  • 08.16.24 Update includes ACSI sues US DOL on Overtime Rule; DOL OT Rule resources; Good news on Title IX; Summit registration deadline fast approaching.
  • 08.02.24 Update includes new limited release Title IX Webinar from ADF; Sexuality Issues in UK Christian education; Congressional recess; Summit 2024 in DC.
  • 07.15.24 Update includes House passage of Title IX CRA; committee passage of early ed appropriations amendment; Congressional outlook for the year; and, Public Policy & Advocacy Summit.
  • 07.01.24 Update includes ACSI Title IX legal victory; overturning Title IX reg (CRA); Title IX anniversary; state updates; a June win; Summit 2024; Independence Day!
  • 06.14.24 Update includes Title IX CRA; State Updates; LLU and the Summit.
  • 06.01.24 Update includes a win in court; impact of amicus briefs; Bostock’s baleful influence; State updates; ONPE equitable services webinar; Billy Graham statue.
  • 05.15.24 Update includes ACSI OT Rule Webinar link; Philip Scott SCOTUS Bar admission; state updates; religious autonomy case; updated Summit speakers!
  • 05.01.24 Update includes new DOL Overtime Final Rule; OT Rule Webinar; Title IX Final Rule; Religious Autonomy amicus brief; MN Human Rights Act; NDP; and last chance to save on Summit!
  • 04.15.24 Update includes Congress returns; Title IX regulations; NAIA on Title IX; Cass Review (UK); State update; Beverly LaHaye; Summit Early Bird before May 4.
  • 04.01.24 Update includes the Resurrection; tax exemption victory; Congress update; Sen. Lieberman; Minnesota; Virginia; Title IX; Summit Early Bird Ends May 4; History Moment.
  • 03.15.24 Update includes Title IX regulations; judicial nomination results; state updates; Texas; and, History Moment, Evacuation Day
  • 03.01.24 Update includes another federal extension on spending; Universal Charitable Deduction opportunity; McConnell to step down from leadership at EOY; State updates; PPLA in Brussels; PPLA open positions.
  • 02.16.24 Update includes tax bill/ERTC, spending bills, State Update, Summit registration; Global Day of Prayer.
  • 02.02.24 Update includes new tax exemption fix; update on tax exemption legal case; National School Choice Week; update on tax credit school choice bill; support for a 529 expansion bill; Congressional priorities.
  • 01.12.24 Update includes new parental rights legislation, Congressional action, National School Choice Week, March for Life, and not one, but two(!), History Moments: MLK and Religious Liberty.
  • 01.02.24 Update includes key events in January; state legislatures convening; ACSI global statement on Guiding Principles on Biblical Sexuality.

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Legislative Branch

ACSI is active in the legislative process by signing coalition letters, communicating with elected officials and the media, sending out legal alerts explaining the issues to stakeholders, and voter voice emails, making it easy for constituents to let legislators know their viewpoint and why.

Judicial Branch

ACSI makes a persuasive case before a judge by means of a friend of the court brief (amicus brief). This is an important method for having a voice in the judicial branch. This is usually a collaborative effort whereby multiple groups that agree with a particular line of argument present a unified case to the court for consideration. ACSI has signed many amicus briefs with others, some of which the Supreme Court has cited in their rulings.

    Executive Branch
    The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the law. The primary means to do this is by issuing regulations. Public comment, both written and in-person, is the process used to influence decisions on regulations.

     

    Other actions

    ACSI does a number of other things to advocate Christian education through media, press conferences, and other means.

     

    Department of Labor Overtime Rule

       

      School Safety Resources

       

      Respect for Marriage Act Resources

       

      Coalition and Legislative Letters

       

      Amicus Briefs

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      Court Decisions

         

        ACSI Legal Alerts and Memos on Court Decisions

        These member-only notices provide facts regarding important court cases, implications for Christian schools, and calls to action. The most recent Legal Alerts and Memos are as follows:


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