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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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January 14, 2022 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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January 7, 2022 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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December 17, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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December 10, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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November 19, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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November 11, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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November 8, 2021 - NSBA Update
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November 5, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 29, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 22, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 15, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 8, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 1, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 24, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 10, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 3, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 27, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 20, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 13, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 6, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 30, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 23, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 16, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 2, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 9, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 25, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 18, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 11, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 4, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 28, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 21, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 14, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 7, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 30, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 23, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 16, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 9, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 2, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 26, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 19, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 12, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 5, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 26, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 19, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 5, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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- White House Fact Sheet - The Biden administration released a fact sheet on operational planning for distribution of the vaccine for children on October 20, 2021
- U.S. Attorney General's response to NSBA's letter regarding violence and threats against school officials - Department of Justice to addresses violent threats against school officials and teachers, Office of Public Affairs Press Release October 5, 2021
- NSBA Letter to President Biden Concerning Threats to Public Schools and School Board Members - Request by NSBA for federal assistance to stop threats and acts of violence against public schoolchildren, public school board members, and other public school district officials and educators made on September 29, 2021.
- NSBA, AASA Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions - The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and released the following statement today in response to increasingly tense public forums and online discussions related to safe school openings amid the enduring COVID-19 pandemic.
- U.S. Department of Education Announces Availability of $3 Billion in ARP Funds for Special Education - States receive additional Fiscal Year 2021 funding to support Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant programs.
- NSBA's American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet - NSBA's Full Summary of President-elect Biden American Rescue Plan.
- NSBA's Two-Page Summary of the Current Proposed COVID Relief Package - The American Rescue Plan to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Working Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities.
- NSBA's One-Page Summary of the Current Proposed COVID Relief Package - The American Rescue Plan to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Working Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities.
- Education Provisions of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act - A summary of the Education Provisions of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act published by FORESIGHT LAW + POLICY on December 22, 2020.
- President Trump’s Executive Actions on Student Loans, Wage Assistance, Payroll Taxes, and Evictions: Initial Takeaways - A summary of the latest executive actions taken by President Trump as provided by the Congressional Research Service - Legal Sidebar on August 10, 2020.
- NSBA final comments on the equitable funding distribution of the CARES ACT
NSBA’s July 31, 2020, comments in strong opposition the Department of Education’s Interim Final Rule regarding equitable funding distribution by Local Education Agencies (LEAs) under the CARES Act. - School Board Members Essential to Fostering Changes, Merkley Says
OREdNews article recapping the June 2020 meeting with Sen. Jeff Merkley, members of the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee, and the Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus leadership. - HEROES Act State and local relief information
The Heroes Act creates new State and Local Coronavirus Relief Funds through the Department of the Treasury to help first responders, frontline health workers, transit employees, teachers, and other workers providing vital services. Funds can be used for COVID-related expenses, to replace foregone revenues not projected on January 31, 2020, or to respond to negative economic impacts of COVID. - HEROES Act Legislation
‘‘Health and Economic 5 Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’ or ‘‘HEROES Act’’ legislation. - HEROES Act Summary
The summary of the HEROES Act as prepared by Prepared by the Democratic staff of the House Committee on Appropriations. - HEROES Act One-pager
The one-page summary of the HEROES Act.
- Joint letter signed by NSBA and partners in support of the Emergency Educational Connections Act
The Act would appropriate $2 billion for an Emergency Connectivity Fund, administered through the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate program, for schools and libraries to support distance and remote learning for millions of students without home internet access for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. - NSBA April 2020 letter to DeVos outlining considerations and concerns pertaining to IDEA flexibility
NSBA's April 2020 letter to Betsy DeVos regarding recommendations for needed flexibilities on the IDEA and other federal statues in consideration the CARES Act. - COVID-19 Federal Economic Resources
Senator Wyden's COVID-19 resources page. - COVID-19 Federal Bills Summary
Summary of COVID-19 bills and available Resources for workers, small businesses, renters, students, and more. - CARES Act FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. - ESSA Flexibilities Guide
U.S. Department of Education releases ESSA Flexibilities Guide.
- NSBA Congressional Recess and Grassroots Engagement Guide
A guide to engagement at the community and grassroots level - United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Promoting real opportunity, success, and prosperity through Education Reform Act - United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Ensuring our country’s workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century through a lifetime of learning for our citizens - United States Senate
Link to the United States Senate web page - United States House of Representatives
Link to the United States House of Representatives web page - The White House
Link to The White House web page - NSBA's Advocacy & Legislation Resources
Advocacy & legislation resources provided by NSBA - NSBA's Federal Relations Network (FRN)
The Federal Relations Network (FRN) is NSBA's core grassroots network - NSBA Federal Regulations and Resources
Federal agency guidance for public schools - Library of Congress
Links to documents, photos, video and audio clips - Thomas: Federal Legislative Information
Current legislative activities hosted by the Library of Congress
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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
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January 29, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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January 22, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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January 8, 2021 - NSBA Weekly Update
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December 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Budget Update
COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Budget Update
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December 18, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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December 4, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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November 20, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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November 13, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 30, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 16, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 9, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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October 2, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 25, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 18, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 11, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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September 4, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 28, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 21, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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August 7, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 31, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 24, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 17, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 10, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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July 2, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 26, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 19, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 12, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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June 5, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 22, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 15, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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May 8, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 24, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 17, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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April 3, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 20, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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March 6, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 28, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 21, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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February 14, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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February 7, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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January 31, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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January 24, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
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January 17, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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January 3, 2020 - NSBA Weekly Update
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