Office of Government
Relations
Office of Government
Relations
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The Office of Government Relations monitors and analyzes policy issues considered by government entities at the local, state, and federal levels. It serves as the primary point of contact for elected officials and policymakers, helps craft legislation and advocates for the enactment of policies and budgets that support the priorities identified by the Board and the Superintendent to promote student achievement.
2024 Legislative Agenda for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
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½ûÂþÌìÌÃ’ legislative and funding priorities call for cultivating rigorous, high quality, and joyful academic learning experiences and disrupting racial inequities to create vibrant environments for all students to demonstrate excellence. The 2024 Legislative Agenda is aligned with ½ûÂþÌìÌà Board Goals to eliminate student gaps in opportunities and outcomes. Our advocacy priorities will allow us to leverage the District’s role as a meaningful member of local, state, and national communities. In addition to the issues identified below, the Office of Government Relations will continue to support and advocate for legislative proposals and initiatives that are consistent with the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Strategic Plan and bring more investments to our schools and communities. The Government Relations team will pursue the necessary policy and funding flexibilities in 2024 as new issues arise.
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Who Represents You?
Elected officials at the federal and state level play large roles in the funding that ½ûÂþÌìÌà receives. Here is how to find the elected officials who have the most impact on ½ûÂþÌìÌà (names link to official website, where contact information is available):
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
Governor, State of Oregon
Oregon Legislature
- The enrollment area for ½ûÂþÌìÌà is represented by several different state representives and senators. To find yours, use the state's tool.
- The Oregon Legislature regularly has bills up for consideration that affect public education. To see what potential laws are being considered, use the that outlines each day's agenda for the full house and senate and their committees.
Other key organizations
- Serves boards for K-12 school districts, education service districts, community colleges and the State Board of Education. Practices legislative advocacy at state and federal levels.
- Represents Oregon school leaders at the state and U.S. Capitol buildings.
Contact
Legislative Materials Archive
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2021 Legislative Agenda
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2019 OSBA/COSA Legislative Report
The OSBA/COSA Legislative Report describes the bills enacted by the 2019 Oregon Legislative Assembly that affect public schools.
The report was prepared jointly by the Oregon School Boards Association and the Confederations of Oregon School Administrators.
Click on the image see the full report.
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2019 Legislative Platform for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ’ top priority for the 2019 Legislative Session is to secure robust funding for advancing student achievement.
There is no better long-term investment in the state than ensuring a high quality public education for every child.
During the 2019 legislative session, ½ûÂþÌìÌà will work vigorously with our education coalition partners to ensure that education is prioritized in all state funding decisions.
To read the full platform, click on image.