At the Capitol

MNEA members are represented at our nation's Capitol by the National Education Association. Missouri NEA Government Relations keeps you posted about the politics and legislation affecting Missouri public schools, students, education support professionals, and teachers at the state level. 

To review MNEA’s position on issues, check out MNEA's Legislative Priorities and Resolutions.  

MNEA Legislative Director Otto Fajen (otto.fajen@mnea.org) is a constant presence at the Capitol during Legislative Session as the bills are announced and the votes are tallied. MNEA keeps you informed of the action via the Legislative Update and Legislative Action Center.

MNEA Political Director Elizabeth Zerr (elizabeth.zerr@mnea.org) leads the MNEA Educator Advocates Program and MNEA-PAC Council, which is a non-partisan governing body within MNEA that evaluates and recommends candidates based on their agenda for public education.

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By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director BUDGET The Senate Appropriations Committee completed proposed revisions to the House versions of the state budget bills for the next fiscal year on April 24...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued April 17 when members from Governance...
SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Fiscal Review Committee approved SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 11. The bill is now on the House calendar and likely to be taken up for debate...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri National Education Association Joins Coalition Urging General Assembly to Reconsider SB 727 SB 727 jeopardizes the education and well-being of countless Missouri...
ACTION ALERT SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Special Committee on Education Reform voted to approve SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 2. The bill is scheduled to be heard in the...