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Legislative Resources
Kansas Legislative Services; Kansas Legislative Research Department; Resources for Board Report on school funding strategies; Post Audit Committee Reports (PAUD); Campaign Finance - List of Contributors to a legislator's election; Federal Bill locator; U.S. Department of Education
Four Ways to Communicate with Legislators
Communicate through letters, e-mails, telephone calls or meetings with Legislators.
Ten Golden Rules of Lobbying
From the NEA Educators' Guide to Lobbying
How to Phone Your Legislator
During the legislative session, a hotline on which you may leave messages for members of the legislature by dialing 1-800-432-3924. Hours of operation for the hotline are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on days when the legislature is in session. When leaving a message for a legislator, please follow these guidelines.
Twelve Lobbying Tips
Lobbying is simply an attempt to persuade someone to accept your point of view through the sharing of information. Here are some tips to help you present your case effectively.
KNEA-USA Lobby Day
Go here to connect to your UniServ District lobby day activity.
KNEA Guide to Communicating with Legislators
Ten Golden Rules of Lobbying, Four Ways to Communicate, Twelve Lobbying Tips, How to Write Your Legislator, How to Phone Your Legislator
How to write your legislator
Elected officials care what their mail says. A logical courteous letter carries weight; it can change a legislator's mind, particularly when the legislator is wavering on an issue. It is important that your message be written as effectively as possible.


KNEA Legislative Contacts

Blake West, President
Mark Desetti, Director, Legislative and Political Advocacy
Terry Forsyth, Director, Political Action

The KNEA Lobby Team consists of elected leaders and staff. The Lobby Team welcomes member feedback on issues before the Legislature and on this site.

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