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Legislative and advocacy
We are a strong voice for public education
During session, our legislative staff keeps you informed with online bill tracking and background information on issues. Each Friday during session, we publish Legislative Highlights. And whenever your quick action is required, we alert you by e-mail.
Legislative Services
OSBA offers a strong and informed voice for public education; we’ll help you find your voice too
Legislative Highlights
OSBA's newsletter containing the latest information on activities at the Oregon Legislature that affect public education.
What's new
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Sample Letters to the Editor
Helpful templates for letters to the editor
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Effective Legislative Advocacy
School board members' role in the legislative process.
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Keys to effective advocacy
Five tips for communicating with your legislators.
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Communicating with your legislator by phone
Tips on communicating with your legislator over the phone.
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Communicating your message by letter/FAX/email
Tips on communicating with your legislator in writing.
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Communicating your message by personal visit
Tips for communicating with your legislator in person.
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Communicating your message to Legislators
Do's and don'ts for building relationships with legislators.
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How to testify before a legislative committee
Suggestions for making a successful presentation before a legislative committee.
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How an idea becomes law
A description of the types of legislative measures and the process for creating new laws.
Legislative Policies and Priorities
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SB 208 FAQ: Charter schools and interscholastic activities
Signed by Gov. Kate Brown July 3, 2017, the Oregon Department of Education has now released draft administrative rules (Draft Rules) to help implement SB 208
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OSBA/COSA Legislative Report 2017
The 2017 OSBA/COSA Legislative Report describes the bills enacted by the 2017 Oregon Legislative Assembly that affect public schools and community colleges.
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OSBA/COSA Legislative Summary 2017
The 2017 OSBA/COSA Legislative Summary contains a brief synopsis of new laws from the 2017 Legislative Session impacting the personnel, operations, programs and finance of school districts, ESDs, charter schools and community colleges.
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Bill Tracking 2017 Session
Your connection to 2017 education bills from the legislature.
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Construction excise tax - Implementation toolkit
A new law gives school districts the authority to impose an excise tax on construction.
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Bill Tracking from previous sessions
Education bills from 2015 and prior Oregon legislative sessions.