Education Legislation Resources
How Can I Get Information on Education Legislation?
There are many sources of information you can access to stay informed about education issues. It is important to have an understanding of state and local laws affecting education and to stay informed about proposed legislation currently under discussion. In addition to reading your local newspaper and tuning in to television and radio news reports, you can also access information through the websites of education-related organizations and by signing up for email updates and legislative alerts. Below are several resources that offer education and legislative information by email. Sign up at no cost, stay current with the issues, and make your voice heard!
The SC Department of Education sends out a comprehensive EdBlast dealing with all sorts of education issues. Visit EdBlast at the department's website to sign up for this service. For links to education-related legislative information and to track the work of the State Board of Education, visit the Legislation page. To find a comprehensive list of links to various SC organizations and the US Department of Education, visit SC Department of Education website.
The School Boards Association Advocacy Network provides a great deal of information on current legislative issues and also offers a regular email update service. Contact Debbie Elmore at 800-326-3679 or delmore@scsba.org.
The SC Association of School Administrators offers comprehensive legislative information on their website including links to SC General Assembly, voting records and state and national legislative delegation lists. You can sign up for their legislative updates directly from their webpage.
The SC General Assembly at scstatehouse.net is an excellent way to find biographical information about your representatives, to read current bills and find legislation already in law. Contact information for all South Carolina state and federal representatives is available – all you need to know is your zip code! You can also sign up for email alerts when there is action on specific bills you are interested in or certain committees meet. Check out the Citizens Interest link to sign up and stay in the know!
THOMAS, a part of the Library of Congress website, maintains readily accessible legislative information on the federal level. Here you can track bills through Congress and find contacts for US Senators and Representatives.