Legislative Session Round-Up
Spring Session 2025 – Undo Tier Two, Legislative Wins, State Budget
IEA Votes
Voting for public education means voting for candidates who will support our students, our public schools and our union.
IEA Voter Guide
Find IEA Recommended candidates in your district.
IPACE Recommended Candidates
Download a list of IPACE Recommended State & Federal candidates.
School Board Election Toolkit
Get ready for School Board Elections with the resources in this toolkit.
Legislative Session
View legislation that IEA has introduced this year and other education-related initiatives winding their way through this year’s session.
Fact Sheets
IEA Fact Sheets are designed to help our members understand a specific bill, issue or initiative.
Legislator Lookup
Use the Find My Elected Officials on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly is the state legislature of Illinois and comprises the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.
United States Congress
Congress.gov provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.
Undo Tier Two
We believe Tier 2 is a major flaw in our pension system. We are trying to change this and have filed legislation to do so.
IPACE
The Illinois Political Action Committee for Education exists to elect individuals who will make a difference for quality education.
Grassroots Political Activists (GPA) Program
Increasing grassroots activity in policy advocacy and political action.
Legislative Platform
Guidance on how to address education policy and those issues facing our students and educators, including school funding, collective bargaining, and more.
GR Data Request Form
Request mail, email, phone and canvassing information.
Legislative Initiatives Input Form
Give input to the legislative initiatives of the IEA Government Relations department.
Pension Resources
IEA’s position, talking points, and what you need to know about your pension system.
Ten Golden Rules of Lobbying
You are the expert on how legislation will affect your students and your school. Read the Ten Golden Rules of Lobbying.