Legislative Action Center
In Support of Common Issues and Public Education
HIGHLIGHTS
- The House of Representatives has passed the Jobs for Main Street Act, which includes an Education Jobs Fund that will help states retain or create an estimated 250,000 education jobs over the next two years and funds for school construction, renovation and modernization. See how your Representative voted on the Jobs for Main Street Act. Tell the Senate to include funding for education in a jobs package.
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See for yourself how unfair laws threaten the retirement security of educators. Women are disproportionately impacted. Tell Congress to support the Social Security Fairness Act and repeal laws that discourage qualified educators from the profession.
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See where NEA stands on ESEA/NCLB legislation in the 111th Congress
Read Great Public Schools for Every Child by 2020, NEA's proposal to revitalize the partnership between federal, state, and local leaders.
What's your state's share of the federal education budget? Find out in our education funding charts.
NEA's new Federal Policy Guide for the 111th Congress provides a comprehensive set of recommendations about federal education policy on a host of issues, ranging from early childhood education to higher education.Issues for the 111th Congress
- College Affordability
- Educator Tax Relief
- E-Rate Program
- Health Care
- Higher Education
- IDEA / Special Education
- Pension Protection
- School Funding
- Social Security Offsets (GPO/WEP)
- Union Rights
- Vouchers
NEA Letters to Congress
- Help us track the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. How is it affecting your job? Is your school getting overdue repairs and/or new staff members? Share your stories of what the bill will mean to you, your school, and your community.
