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 SESSION ENDS! The legislative session ended on May 15. The Association appreciates the advocacy of Missouri NEA members on priority bills and through Capitol...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director 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 concluded...
By Otto Fajen MNEA 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 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...