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1. DISTRICT ADVOCACY
Our district is committed to engaging in advocacy efforts with our state and federal legislators in order to benefit the students and residents of the Palisades School District. District advocacy takes several forms including:
- Meeting with legislators in Harrisburg through various advocacy days (PSBA/PASA, BCIU)
- Engaging in round table discussions and legislative dinners
- Partnering with state organizations focused on public education
- Communicating with legislators via email and phone calls
- Remaining informed on proposed legislation
When the district communicates with legislators, we focus on providing district-specific information (financial data, student achievement, local experiences) that highlights the impact of proposed legislation. While there are many bills that are introduced that impact public education, the district focuses on those that have a direct impact on the Palisades.
--> ONGOING EFFORTS ON CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM:
Check out the PA Charter Change website
PSBA-a closer LOOK- Improving Pennsylvania's system of funding public education & Why it's time to change the cyber charter funding system
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2. GET INVOLVED
This section is designed to assist you in getting involved in the legislative process. Please use the links below to register to vote, learn about how laws are created in Pennsylvania, understand the public school mandates written in the PA School Code, information on contacting your legislators and links to watch the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate in session.
1. REGISTER TO VOTE
2. PA PUBLIC SCHOOL MANDATES
3. HOW ARE LAWS MADE IN PA
4. CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS
5. WATCH US HOUSE SESSIONS
6. WATCH US SENATE SESSIONS
7. WATCH PA HOUSE & SENATE SESSIONS
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3. STATE ADVOCACY
There are several state-level, public education focused associations that include legislative advocacy as part of their mission. The associations featured in this section include:
- Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
- Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA)
- Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO)
Please use the links below to access an advocacy guide, state legislative updates and advocacy pages specific to the organizations listed above.
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