Advocacy - Legislative Resources

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IPA Legislative Committee

The IPA Legislative Committee advocates on behalf of Illinois’ school leaders with the Governor, General Assembly, and Federal Legislators. The committee also reviews IPA Platform Statements, provides legislative and advocacy information to Region membership, promotes Principal for a Day participation, and helps build relationships with legislators to grow our grassroots network with policymakers. The Committee is open to all active IPA members.

Join the IPA Legislative Committee here.

Contact Your Legislator

The best way to advocate for the needs and interests of your school, your students, and yourself is to build a relationship with policy makers. Introduce yourself to your local legislators here.

Stay Informed

Follow all of the legislative action at the IPA Bill Tracker. Find out when committees will meet and get a quick summary of pending legislation.

Illinois General Assembly – Position Slips

ILGA Dashboard – Electronic Witness Slips

If you plan to attend a General Assembly committee hearing, or would like to share your support or opposition to pending legislation, you may now complete electronic witness slips from your home, office, or mobile device. Generally it is helpful to complete a profile for future log-ins. Register here for an account.

Search for the committee you would like to slip as a witness. Once you have selected a committee hearing, search for the legislation or subject matter topic you would like to provide a position.
  • Click on “Create Witness Slip” for that bill or topic.
  • Complete the form with:
    • Contact information
    • Representation (“self” or school/district)
    • Position on the legislation or topic (proponent, opponent, or no position on the merits)
    • Select whether you will provide oral testimony, written testimony, or recording your position only. (If you will not be in attendance at the hearing, select “record of appearance only.”)
  • Submit the witness slip

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