2005-06 MASFAA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT

Meeting Date:           April 6-8, 2006 Agenda Item:  Report

Office/Committee/State:        MASFAA Federal Issues Committee

Individual Reporting: Bruce Foote, Chair

1.  Summary of activities:                 

• Monitored various legislation and events regarding both Reauthorization and Reconciliation as it applies to federal educational funding. 

• Compiled approximately 12 information pieces (approximately 35 for the year) that were disseminated via the MASFAA listserv to all MASFAA members.

2.  Activities planned, not yet completed:

• Update the MASFAA Federal Issues web page to reflect current information regarding the current 109^th Congress.

• Continue to monitor pending legislation and keep the membership informed of outcomes, as well as being able to stimulate action as necessary.

• Gather information as it becomes available as to how we will administer this legislation once final.

3.  Recommended discussion items for the Council:  None

4.  Recommended action items for the Council:  None