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IASASet toRoll OutNewAdvocacyTools As a statewide association, IASA is a united voice for superintendents in the Illinois General Assembly. We work tirelessly to advocate for legislation that will improve

Bill Tracker/Analysis Additionally, the IASA Government Relations team has updated the Government Relations Page on the IASA’s website. In an attempt to make reviewing relevant legislation more accessible to members, we have created an

education in our state and benefit our members. Recently, IASA partnered with One Click Politics, the leading digital grassroots advocacy software to enhance and improve the effectiveness of direct lobbying campaigns with the goal of impacting policy outcomes in the Illinois General Assembly. The goal of One Click Politics is to provide members with pre-written messages regarding legislation that we are advocating for or against, that can be quickly sent out to respective members of the General Assembly in an effort to advance our cause. The IASA Government Relations team will prepare the pre-written templates with important information and talking points, which can either be sent out by members “as is,” or can be edited to include information specific to how the legislation may impact your district. One Click Politics also has other communication tools available—including video, social media and patch- through phone calls—that we will introduce at a later date. Be on the lookout for an email from IASA in the future with more details about the initiative. While One Click Politics provides IASA members with a new advocacy tool, it remains critical that superintendents continue to foster relationships and maintain a dialogue with local legislators on bills that impact public education. If you need advice about how to engage with legislators, IASA has produced this one- page tip sheet. The Illinois Legislative Resources page on the IASA website also features information about how to file a witness slip as well as links to our Legislative Activities Timetable and the 2021–22 School Year Calendar.

easy-to-use spreadsheet with information about legislation IASA is currently tracking. The document is updated throughout the week as legislation is filed, posted to committee or moves to the chamber floors for debate. Additionally, as bills are called to committee, bill analyses are posted to the page so IASA members can quickly view important information about the legislation and how it may impact your district. Here toHelp To close, we remain excited, grateful and humble to join IASA and support the work of school administrators and school business officials across our state. If you ever need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us. We are here to answer your questions and advocate for our members.

By Madeline McCune Director of Governmental Relations mmccune@iasaedu.org

By Emily Warnecke Director of Public Relations/Deputy Director of Government Relations ewarnecke@iasaedu.org

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