Key Issues

NYSSBA’s Governmental Relations staff advocate on school board members’ behalf at both the state and federal levels on issues that affect public education, guided by the position statements annually adopted by our membership. Here you will find information and resources on the key issues in play in Albany and Washington, D.C.— information you can also use to act as advocates for your school district and its students .

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	School Governance and Authority	Legislative Priorities
Employee Relations	School Health and Safety	Position Statements
Federal Issues	State Aid and Budget
Local Management and Budget