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.

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Recent news

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.

U.S. Department of Education to Post Student-Centered Funding Pilot Webinars
The U.S. Department of Education plans to post the webinars
Senate debates DACA fix and broader immigration policy changes
The Senate begins debating immigration reform, including measures to address Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations
After heated debate on House and Senate floor, Congressional leaders have finally reached a long-sought agreement
Senate HELP Committee
Senate HELP Committee Holds Third Higher Education Act Hearing of 2018
ESSA Funding Flexibility Pilot
Secretary DeVos Announces ESSA Funding Flexibility Pilot

Other resources

Federal legislative resources
Links to national legislative resources
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Links to Oregon and national information related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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