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MNEA Government Relations keeps you posted about the politics and legislation affecting Missouri public schools, students, education support professionals, and teachers at the state level. When there is s threat to public education, MNEA will post Legislative Alerts below. Check back often during the legislative session and subscribe to the MNEA Legislative Update

The MNEA Resolutions document outlines MNEA's beliefs and positions on issues related to education, educator rights, and student well-being.  

Contact MNEA Government Relations

Legislative Director: Otto Fajen (otto.fajen@mnea.org)
Political Director: Elizabeth Zerr (elizabeth.zerr@mnea.org)
Administrative Assistant: Olivia Compton (olivia.compton@mnea.org)

Missouri Legislative Updates & Action Alerts

View past issues of the MNEA Legislative Update at www.mnea.org/legupdate

The NEA Legislative Committee invites NEA members to attend the committee’s 2025 listening sessions as the 119th Congress begins! As a member of the Missouri NEA, you also have a team of members and...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE TO OBSERVE MLK HOLIDAY The legislature concluded the session for the week on January 16. Both chambers will observe the Martin Luther King Holiday...
SESSION BEGINS The 2025 legislative session began at noon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Newly elected members were sworn in, and key leadership elections were held during the session. The Senate...
2024 REGULAR SESSION WRAP-UP SESSION ENDS ON FINAL DAY The 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly ended on May 17. The House convened on the final day of session and approved eleven Senate bills...
GOVERNOR SIGNS VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL INTO LAW Governor Parson signed SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) into law on May 7. The Association opposed the bill and appreciates the many Association...

 

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Missouri NEA members are represented at our nation's Capitol by the National Education Association.

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MNEA members are Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. The issues that unite them are protecting children and improving public education. These are the issues that drive MNEA’s and NEA’s candidate-recommendation process. 

How you vote is a personal decision; however, Missouri NEA leaders hope that, as you review the issues and positions of candidates, you will consider the recommendations made by MNEA-PAC. 

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