At the State 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 Resolutions.  

Director of Legislative Policy 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 Legislative Update.

Director of Campaigns & Elections 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 SENATE APPROVES BUDGET The Senate debated and approved its version of next year's budget bills on April 22. The budget bills must be approved by both chambers...
By Otto Fajen, Director of Legislative Policy 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...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy LEGISLATURE RETURNS AFTER EASTER BREAK The House and Senate were not in session on April 6 and convened on April 7 after the Easter holiday break...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy STUDENT SCREEN TIME IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The House passed HCS/HBs 2230 & 2978 (Tricia Byrnes) on March 30 by a vote of 143-10. The bill requires...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy HOUSE PERFECTS BUDGET BILLS The House approved next year's state budget bills on March 26. The bills now procede to the Senate for its consideration...