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The MASB Government Relations Department represents the view of MASB member districts with federal and state legislative leaders and works to open the lines of communication between locally elected school board members and the elected officials in Lansing and Washington. The staff also keeps members informed of pending legislation and current issues affecting public education through:

  • Legislative Conference
  • Federal Relations Network Conference
  • Legislative updates held across the state
  • County Area School Board Associations

2011-12 Legislative Priorities
The legislative priorities for the association, as approved by the Board of Directors.

e-Vocate Online Legislative Advocacy: The Power of You
Information on public education issues or to contact your elected representatives in Lansing and Washington, D.C.

House of Representatives District Map
View a map of Michigan's 110 House districts.

Senate District Map
View a map of Michigan's 38 Senate districts.

Legislative Committee Schedules
Michigan House and Senate Committee schedules. 

NSBA's Legislative Action Center
Visit NSBA's Legislative Action Center. You'll find information on national public education issues and a tool for you to communicate with members of Congress.
 

Legislative Handbook
Download this handy guide to engage your legislators and learn valuable tools and tips for grassroots advocacy.

Revised School Code
Revised School Code Act 451 of 1976 provides for a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate and clarify related laws. Click the link above and type in Public Act 451 to view the Revised School Code. 

   Who We Are  
 


Don Wotruba,
Deputy Director
517.327.5913
dwotruba@masb.org


Jennifer Smith,
Assistant Director of Government Relations
517.327.5912
dwotruba@masb.org


Cheryl Huffman,
Administrative Assistant
517.327.5915
chuffman@masb.org

 
  
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Join MASB's Don Wotruba now for Views from the Capitol, our live legislative update webcast... http://t.co/AYWhmeialv 22 days ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
House passes HB 4228, the school aid budget bill, without support from much of the ED community. 27 days ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
Today's the day! Get your 2013 EdEx application in by midnight! http://t.co/Lx1wHPegfw 2 months ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
Celebrate your district's outstanding, innovative programs! The 2013 EdEx Awards application deadline is March 8. http://t.co/mcjGofwKc6 2 months ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
Just 12 days until the MASA/MASB Legislative Conference in Lansing. Register today! http://t.co/S0mpen8kAz 2 months ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
Listening to Gov.'s chief of staff, Dennis Muchmore. He said he has been unable to get MASB on board with some ideas. That's not always bad 3 months ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite
Just interviewed with the Tony Conley show in Lansing, explaining the 2% increase in school aid from the Governor isn't what it sounds like. 3 months ago . Reply . Retweet . Favorite