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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Advocacy » Federal Relations Network

What is the Federal Relations Network?

The National School Boards Association’s Federal Relations Network (FRN) involves local school board members from every congressional district in the country who are committed to grassroots advocacy for public education. The FRN gives members an opportunity to make a difference in the education of our nation’s public school children. The ultimate goal of FRN advocacy is to make public education a top priority of the federal government.

How does MABE participate in FRN?

MABE's FRN Committee meets throughout the year to discuss pending issues and coordinate meetings on Capitol Hill.

MABE's FRN Committee is comprised of board members appointed to represent the association in communicating NSBA and MABE positions to Maryland's federal delegation, including our two U.S. Senators and eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

In addition, MABE representatives attend the annual FRN conference in Washington DC, and participate in the "Day on the Hill" congressional office visits.

MABE encourages all boards of education to participate in FRN and engage in advocacy at the federal level to ensure that our federal officials are well informed on the priorities and perspectives of local school systems and the fiscal and policy issues arising under the myriad federal programs impacting public education.

FRN Committee Members & Meeting Information

FRN Conference

Delegation Roster

NSBA Action Center

How does MABE participate in FRN?

MABE's FRN Committee meets throughout the year to discuss pending issues and coordinate meetings on Capitol Hill.

In addition, MABE representatives attend the annual FRN conference in Washington DC, and participate in the "Day on the Hill" congressional office visits.

FRN Committee Members & Meeting Information

FRN Conference

Delegation Roster

NSBA Action Center

Upcoming Events

Jan. 2012

Jan. 9, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Legal Services Association meeting

Jan. 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Legislative Committee meeting

Jan. 9, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Federal Relations Network meeting

Jan. 20, 9:00-noon
Boardsmanship Academy: Budget Basics

Jan. 24, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting

Jan. 26, 11:00 a.m. (winter)
Group Insurance Pool meeting

Jan. 30, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Legislative Committee meeting

February

Feb. 2, 11:00 a.m.
Worker's Compensation Group Self-Insurance Fund meeting

Feb. 5-7
Federal Relations Network conference

Feb. 22, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting

Feb. 27, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Legislative Committee meeting

Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Boardsmanship Academy: Understanding the Work of the State Board
Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore

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