Clayton Board Meeting 2.5.25

Slide 1 Education Legislation Communications Welcome, Introduction and Purpose

February 5, 2025

Slide 2 Education Legislation & Communications Context for 2025 2025 - What is different this year? New Administration, New Legislators, and the Calendar 2024 32 Bills passed; 2025 Over 1,700 filed A note on the Legislative Process, Committees and Hearings, Amendment, and Votes

Slide 3 Education Legislation & Communications Communications Board, legislator and community relationships Staying Informed, Anticipating Effects of Legislation & Dialogue, and In-District and Community Communications Resources, Tracking Legislation, and Analyzing Pertinent Bills

Slide 4 Education Legislation & Communications Advocacy and Comments Guiding Principles, a Stance on Issues, Alliances, and Advocacy Delivering “Official” Comments and information to legislators

Slide 5 Education Legislation & Communications Essential legislation to Follow School Choice and Open Enrollment Taxation Bills and the Budget DESE and District Accountability Student-sensitive topics, Divisive Issues, and The “Culture War” Issues