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.

NSBAC launches new campaign: Public Schools 1st
Public Schools 1st Campaign: #MakeYourImpact
ACT NOW-School-based Medicaid Reimbursement
Urgent request for your letters of support and local examples
Vote expected on reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act
U.S. House of Representatives to vote on H.R. 2353
Secretary DeVos Addresses AFC and School Choice
Fiscal Year 2018 Education Investments
Administration submits fiscal year budget request to Congress
Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Update
Thursday, May 4, 2017

U.S. Senate passes H.R. 244 to fund federal programs
American Health Care Act Alert
Thursday, May 4, 2017

U.S. House of Representatives repeals Affordable Care Act
Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Update
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Congressional leaders file consolidated appropriations bill to fund education and other programs

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