A sampling of a dozen states showed that virtually all of them have interim committees on education. The diversity in structures and issues among these committees is summarized. (Author/MLF)

This directory includes data on more than 800 legislators who are enacting policy in their state capitols from the perspective of an educator. With occupation as the starting point, a summary was developed for each legislator from the education profession. These summaries include his/her chamber and party affiliation, address, telephone number,…

This legislative handbook for child advocates in Florida features a description of Florida's legislative process, including sessions, leadership and procedure, committees, legislation, public access to legislative information, state publications, and critical stages in the passage of a bill. A legislative glossary and a chart showing the route of…

In order to be politically effective, it is necessary for local agricultural education programs to establish relationships with legislators, publicly recognize those that support the program, and have contacts with legislators during legislative sessions. (SB)

This article relates the experience of one state principals' association in influencing the passage of desirable legislation. The legislative network described here has worked for Massachusetts. (Editor)

Changes in the capacity, internal distribution of power, habits of work, and composition of state legislators have increased their involvement and assertiveness in educational policy formation, oversight, and control. (Author/MLF)

Describes how the community educator can develop an effective working relationship with his Congressman. (Author/DN)

Reviews the work of John Brademas, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Select Education, with jurisdiction ranging from child care to federal role in cultural activities, and second ranking member of the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. Notes his role in past legislation and his views on present issues. (JT)

Lists "do's" and "don'ts" that can help trustees be effective in working with state and federal legislators. (DC)

Presents summaries and extracts of testimony taken from the hearings on the Department of Education Act held before the Senate Committee on Government Affairs in May, 1978. (MA)

Causes and effects are examined for recent cuts in the budgets of the Office of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) and the National Institute of Education (NIE). Through interviews with agency executives the author finds new priority placed on selling themselves and their products to Congress. (JT)

This handbok has been designed to identify critical issues facing state legislators and governmental bodies with alternatives for developing or administering state collective bargaining legislation in relation to postsecondary education. Following introductory material and historical development, emphasis is placed on general issues in federal and…

Teachers have a self-interest in using their influence to elect Representatives and Senators thus directly promoting educational legislation, which will help pay for the cost of public education. Their coordinating body, the NEA, has channelled teacher attitudes that have matured politically with unprecedented speed. (Author/RK)

Superintendents can wield influence at the statehouse if they know how. Offers tips from state-level lobbyists on how to reach a legislator's ear. (MLF)