Legislative Services

We Are a Strong Voice for Public Education

The Oregon School Boards Association’s primary legislative goal is to serve as the collective voice for all Oregon public school boards. OSBA lobbies on behalf of its members at the Oregon State Legislature, various state-level executive department agencies, and at the local and federal level. Our team works year-round to develop and maintain strong relationships with the Governor, legislators, other public-education advocacy groups, education agencies, and Oregon’s congressional delegation.

Legislative and Advocacy

Advocacy 101 and State Resources

Find tips on becoming a better legislative advocate and resources for keeping informed.

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Federal News And Advocacy Resources

Updates about issues impacting public education at the federal level in Washington D.C.

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Legislative Highlights

OSBA’s newsletter containing the latest information on activities at the Oregon Legislature that affect public education.

 

Subscribe to Legislative Highlights here.

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Opportunities for Advocacy

Please consider attending an event hosted by your local Legislator to establish relationships and gain insight on the legislative happenings in your community. Receive alerts of upcoming events and other regional news by subscribing to your Legislator’s newsletter.

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Legislative Policy Committee

Find current information on the Legislative Policy Committee.

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Legislative Session Resources

At the close of each legislative session, OSBA and COSA prepare a report that outlines the bills enacted by Oregon’s Legislative Assembly that affect public education.

Find Your Legislator

Use the Find Your Legislator tool provided by the Oregon Legislative Information System to find who represents you.

The Legislative Services Team Works To:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with other public-education advocacy groups and legislators.
  • Provide training for OSBA members to become better grassroots advocates for education.
  • Serve as a liaison among legislators, Oregon’s congressional delegation, administrative agencies, and OSBA members.
  • Lead discussions in board rooms, legislators’ offices, education forums and trainings, and in Washington, D.C.

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The NSBA Advocacy and Equity Institute gave OSBA Board members and staff a chance to take Oregon’s education needs directly to Congress.Read more: www.osba.org/timing-adds-urgency-to-osbas-delegation-to-d-c-advocacy-conference/#Advocacy2025 #NSBA #OSBA #PublicEducation #EducationMatters #studentsuccess #SchoolBoards ... See MoreSee Less
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The National School Boards Association Advocacy and Equity Institute wrapped up Tuesday with in-person meetings in the Capitol. OSBA Board members and staff met with both Oregon’s senators and all six representatives in Congress. They used the meetings to discuss issues important to Oregon and their districts, including federal special education funding, school nutrition support, immigration policy and federal financial support for schools with high numbers of low-income families. #Advocacy2025 #NSBA #Oregon #PublicEducation ... See MoreSee Less
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