Legislative & Political Action

Get ready for School Board Elections with the resources in this toolkit.

Voting for public education means voting for candidates who will support our students, our public schools and our union.

View legislation that IEA has introduced this year and other education-related initiatives winding their way through this year’s session.

Updates from the IEA Director of Government Relations on issues moving through the Illinois General Assembly and Congress that impact you.

IEA Fact Sheets are designed to help our members understand a specific bill, issue or initiative.

Use the Find My Elected Officials on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

The Illinois General Assembly is the state legislature of Illinois and comprises the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.

Congress.gov provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.

Find IEA Recommended candidates in your district.

The Illinois Political Action Committee for Education exists to elect individuals who will make a difference for quality education.

Increasing grassroots activity in policy advocacy and political action.

Guidance on how to address education policy and those issues facing our students and educators, including school funding, collective bargaining, and more.

Request email and phone canvassing information.

Give input to the legislative initiatives of the IEA Government Relations department.

IEA’s position, talking points, and what you need to know about your pension system.

You are the expert on how legislation will affect your students and your school. Read the Ten Golden Rules of Lobbying.