New laws enacted since 2020 may impact student voters, especially tighter restrictions on student IDs. ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to unpack what these critical changes mean for campuses. Jon and Sarah also discuss what Congress accomplished before leaving Washington, DC, to campaign for next month’s elections.

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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

Higher Education Builds America American Council on Education

North Carolina Colleges and Universities Support Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Helene American Council on Education | Oct. 4, 2024

Lawmakers Eye Moving Quickly on NDAA After November Return Roll Call | Oct. 1, 2024

Prepare for Fall 2024: Campus Safety and Free Speech Strategies and the Upcoming Election American Council on Education

Student Voting and College Political Campaign-Related Activities in 2024 American Council on Education

Removal of On-Campus Voting on Election Day Sparks Uproar at Purdue Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 3, 2024

How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race The New York Times | Sept. 20, 2024