ClearGuidance
Guidance created by federal agencies is not binding.
It’s important for legislators and the public to be made aware of when such guidance has been issued to a state agency, especially if that agency intends to implement it. Such transparency insures that the state’s elected representatives can intervene if the guidance undermines existing state law or values.
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Have you seen guidance issued that others should be aware of? Share the details via our Guidance Spotting form.
Clear Guidance and Federal Guidance Analysis
Department of Education
Student Discipline, Clear Guidance
Student Discipline, Clear Guidance Executive Summary
Identifying Non-Discriminatory Factors in Discipline Outcomes, Clear Guidance Memo
Gender Identity Instruction in Natick Public Schools, Clear Guidance
Stop the Harm: Rethink Race-Based School Discipline Policies
Department of Health & Human Services
Medicaid Redetermination, Clear Guidance
Financial Regulatory Agencies
Interagency Guidance for Managing Climate Finance Risks, Clear Guidance
Update: On 3/31/2025, The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) withdrew its participation in the interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions, Clear Guidance Executive Summary
Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L, Clear Guidance
Update: On 2/13/2025, the Securities & Exchange Commission adopted Staff Legal Bulletin 14M to repeal SLB 14L. SLB 14M restored the "ordinary business" and "economic relevance" exclusions of Rule 14a-8. It also reinstates prior guidance (I, J, and K) that SLB 14L overturned.