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.
Federal News And Advocacy Resources
Updates about issues impacting public education at the federal level in Washington D.C.
Legislative Highlights
OSBA’s newsletter containing the latest information on activities at the Oregon Legislature that affect public education.
Subscribe to Legislative Highlights here.
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.
Legislative Policy Committee
Find current information on the Legislative Policy Committee.
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.
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.
