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

Department of Health & Human Services

Forthcoming

  • Data Federalism

  • Summer SNAP Program

  • CHIP Freeze

  • Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Monitoring and Oversight Tools

Securities and Exchange Commission

  • 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.