Advocacy Updates

ACA joins more than 190 leading health care organizations in calling on Senate leadership to oppose devasting cuts to Medicaid.

We invite all members to join us in Washington, D.C., Oct 21-22 for 2025 Hill Day. Over two days, attendees will engage in unparalleled opportunities for advocacy, professional development and networking.

NCC The Public Policy and Legislative Committee (PPLC) continues to inform the counseling community of legislative changes that will impact students, clients and communities throughout the nation.

The Department of Education is canceling $1 billion in school mental health funding—including grants aimed at supporting counselor professional development—due to opposition to grant language that encouraged diversifying the mental health workforce.

On April 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) and fact sheet directing an “overhaul” of the college accreditation process, stating that universities must maintain accreditation to receive federal financial aid.