Ohio's budget season is underway with many education and school-psychology provisions up for debate and funding consideration. Between now and June 30, lawmakers in the House and then the Senate will make changes to the initial budget proposal from Gov. Mike DeWine. As your advocate in the Statehouse, OSPA has created this page to arm you with the tools to advocate for your profession and the children you serve in a variety of ways.
When engaging in advocacy, you have a number of options for contacting elected officials. You may:
- Call a lawmaker's office and talk to their staff or request a conversation with the legislator.
- Schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with your elected official.
- Present oral testimony before a committee.
- Submit written testimony to a committee.
How to Find Your House Representative
