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Oct. 23, 2024
Protecting and Advancing Your Education Priorities During a Federal Transition
This memo provides an overview of the federal transition process to help leaders build a strategy that maximizes opportunities and minimizes risks related to their key education priorities. We have also prepared a separate memo with guidance on state-level transitions, which can be found here. The election will certainly yield a change in the presidential administration — either a Harris or Trump win will usher in a new administration. However, it is worth keeping in mind that important changes in Congress are also possible, including shifts in control of either chamber and changes in key committee leadership. This memo is based on several sources, including federal law governing transition, published resources, and the firsthand experience of those involved in prior presidential transition teams and closing out prior administrations. The goal is to provide a simple framework to help guide deeper discussions and planning. Lastly, we want to note that different organizations face varying legal requirements with regard to engaging in federal policy, including transitions, but there are important ways that all organizations can engage within federal law.*
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*This memo provides general information to support policy and advocacy organization planning and does not constitute legal advice.
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