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Federal advocacy resources
OSBA legislative staff will provide regular updates about issues impacting public education at the federal level in Washington D.C. Updates include information provided by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and selected publications of interest that provide insights and context on federal education policy. This will help local board members become more empowered to weigh in on federal issues that will impact districts and schools here in Oregon.
It is more important than ever for you to be informed about the debates and discussions around K-12 education policy at the national level. In order to help our members stay up to date, OSBA legislative staff will provide regular updates about these important issues here.
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Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Update
Thursday, May 4, 2017U.S. Senate passes H.R. 244 to fund federal programs
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American Health Care Act Alert
Thursday, May 4, 2017U.S. House of Representatives repeals Affordable Care Act
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Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Update
Tuesday, May 2, 2017Congressional leaders file consolidated appropriations bill to fund education and other programs
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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Addresses Full Staff
Monday, February 13, 2017U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos began her first day in office by thanking the Department's career employees for ensuring a smooth and professional transition.
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U.S. Department of Education Releases Assessment Regulations
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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Federal legislative resources
Links to national legislative resources
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Links to Oregon and national information related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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SEVEN Tips for Local School Board Members - District Congressional Meetings
When Members of Congress are in district/state, we encourage local school board members to meet with them personally