Our Legislative Initiatives

Read our most recent advocacy updates and position statements.

December 29, 2024, Washington, DC: Department of Education building in Washington, DC with American Flag
Message from the IECA President on Staffing Reductions at the Dept. of Education

As President of IECA, I am writing regarding the latest…

A group of 17 IECA members and IECA CEO Leigh Allen shown in front of the US Capitol during the 2025 IECA Advocacy Day
IECA Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Third Annual Advocacy Day

It is an interesting time to work in education. Teen…

Morning Sun on The Entrance of the Lyndon B. Johnson Department of Education building in Washington, DC
The DoE for the IEC: Understanding the Federal Government’s Role in Education

Note: The Trump administration is making changes at a rapid…

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

IECA is committed to the pursuit of an inclusive, affordable educational system that provides equal access and equitable outcomes for all students.

Advocacy Day

Each spring, IECA members from around the world gather in Washington, DC to meet with elected officials and advocate for issues of importance to our profession and the students and families we support.

Rep Chris Pappas and Whitney Bruce, Linda Daley, Julia Gooding
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Government Relations Committee

IECA’s Government Relations Committee is instrumental in advocating for the independent educational consulting profession, our members, and our community. The committee represents, promotes, and advocates for the interests of IECA and its membership regarding policies, laws, regulations, and other developments that may affect the association.