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Federal Advocacy

COSSBA’s non-partisan Federal Advocacy concentrates on a few major federal issues with widespread impact on the nation’s public schools and students. Our advocacy position statements are adopted annually by leaders of the member state school boards associations, requiring a two-thirds majority support. They serve as a unifying agenda on behalf of American public school students.

Our Advocacy Priorities

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION

As our nation’s schools navigate the post-pandemic landscape and focus on improving student outcomes it is imperative to recognize...

Prioritizing K-12 Public Education

Prioritizing K-12 Public Education

K-12 public education has long been viewed as a pillar of our nation’s democracy. It is an underpinning for civic engagement, quality of...

Increased Funding for K-12 Education

Increased Funding for K-12 Education

Education is the foundation for ensuring a strong and prosperous nation. Study after study highlight that high quality public education...

Teacher and Principal Training And Recruitment: Title II, Part A

Teacher and Principal Training And Recruitment: Title II, Part A

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended; 20 U.S.C. 6601-6641 created Title II, Part A. The recruitment,...

Broadband, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and E-Rate

Broadband, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and E-Rate

Broadband and Connectivity A vast majority of schools across the country have the capacity to connect students to the internet every day,...

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BE ENGAGED

School Board Members: Contact your state school boards association for insights on building strong relationships with your members of Congress.

Find Your Member of Congress

Education Committees of the US. Congress

Committee on Education and The Workforce

HOUSE

2176 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-6100
(202) 225-4527

Committee Member List

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

SENATE

428 Senate Dirksen Office Building
Washington, DC, 20510
(202) 224-5375

Committee Member List

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COSSBA Education Reports

Public Policy Issues Impacting K-12 Education and Employment

August 14, 2023
August 7, 2023
July 31, 2023
July 24, 2023
July 17, 2023

COSSBA Court Reports

Education Law News

August 14, 2023
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COSSBA FEDERAL ADVOCACY LIAISONS

Thomas Bertrand, Executive Director
thomas.bertrand@cossba.org
Oversees all COSSBA Federal Advocacy efforts

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