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Congress is nearing agreement on historic infrastructure legislation, new research shows enrollment declines, and more.

Additional guidance for employers provides new information about federal rules that apply when an employee requests an exception from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that conflicts with their religious beliefs.

The latest travel guidance from the Biden administration will allow many international students to resume normal travel to the U.S., provided they meet visa and vaccination requirements.

GASB’s most recent guidance changes the name of the comprehensive annual financial report to “Annual Comprehensive Financial Report” (ACFR).

In this edition: A federal court sides with UNC in a challenge to affirmative action, NACUBO urges Congress to retain higher education funding in the Build Back Better Act, and more.

New data indicate electronic student payments and credit balance refunds have continued to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also provides benchmarking data on several other measures, including: student account and loan receivables; third-party payments; staffing; and expenditures for student financial services.

In this edition: Congress returns to infrastructure negotiations, the White House issues an executive order in support of Tribal Colleges and Universities, and more.

In this edition: Congress passes short-term funding to avert a government shutdown, the federal government announces a date for vaccine requirements for contractors, the National Labor Review Board declares that student-athletes are employees, and more.

The nearly $3 million grant will allow NACUBO to continue to engage with colleges and universities that are implementing programs to remove barriers to student success.

ED updated its HEERF III FAQ on September 30 with additional directions that require action from higher education institutions as soon as October 10.