What Is the NEA Legislative Program?
The Program guides NEA in lobbying the United States Congress, presenting the views of the membership to federal agencies, and working with like-minded national organizations to achieve the Association’s pro-public education legislative goals.
What Does the NEA Legislative Program Address?
NEA works to fulfill the promise of a democratic society by promoting the cause of quality public education; advancing the education profession; expanding the rights and furthering the interests of education employees; and advocating human, civil, and economic rights for all. The Program is organized into four sections:
- High Quality Public Education — Legislative issues designed to address the many factors that impact the quality of public education directly in the classroom or school
- Supporting Student Success — Legislative issues intended to create the best possible conditions for all children in support of both their development and education
- A Voice in the Workplace — Legislative issues linked directly to some of the most basic employee issues faced by all education employees
- Good Public Policy — Legislative issues related to ongoing concerns of national importance to both NEA members and the rest of the nation.
Legislative Program for the 117th Congress
How Can I Help Shape the NEA Legislative Program?
The NEA Standing Committee on Legislation values the input of all members. To help shape the NEA Legislative Program, you can:
- Review the process for crafting and amending the Legislative Program, below.
- Submit a question to the Legislative Committee (form below).
- Propose an amendment to the Legislative Program (form below).
You can also help NEA achieve its policies by visiting https://educationvotes.nea.org. There you can read about current federal issues and take action on them.
