A federal digital accessibility rule begins hitting public schools on April 24, requiring Level AA compliance for web content and mobile apps under WCAG 2.1 standards. Accessibility experts warn that many school districts and education-vendor ecosystems are behind schedule. Reporting cited a survey indicating only 14% of districts had completed required updates, and fewer than half had prioritized digital accessibility or set vendor vetting procedures. Advocates say the compliance obligations extend beyond instructional materials to forms, apps, and third-party content used in learning and operations. As the deadline nears, the sector faces immediate procurement and compliance risk—particularly where district IT teams lack inventories of digital tools or where vendors have not provided accessibility assurance.