Advocacy Day

MSBA Advocacy Day is April 9 in Jefferson City. Join fellow school board members to learn and advocate for important issues that matter to your school districts and the students you serve. This annual advocacy day provides school board members an opportunity to gather and visit their legislators. Programming begins at the Millbottom in Jefferson City and concludes at the Missouri State Capitol.

Date: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $75/person

Locations:

Millbottom (400 W. Main St, Jefferson City, MO 65101)
Missouri State Capitol (201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101)

Accommodations:
MSBA has secured a room block for April 8th, 2024, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Please contact Capitol Plaza Hotel directly for room reservations by phone 573-635-1234 or by using the booking link: Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City (travelclick.com)
Rooms are $89/night. Reservations must be made by 5pm on April 8, 2024.

Tentative Schedule:

9:30 - 10:00 am - Doors Open at Millbottom
10:00 am - Opening Remarks & Welcome
- In Depth Legislative Update
- Keynote Speaker
11:00 - 11:30 am - Lunch/Roundtable Discussions/Visit Your Legislators
11:30 - Trolley starts routes from Millbottom to Missouri State Capitol
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Student Showcase on 3rd Floor Rotunda of Capitol
1:00 - 1:30 pm - Capitol Programming at Missouri State Capitol in the First Floor Rotunda
1:30 pm - Visit Your Legislators/Attend Student Showcase

Legislative Directories by School District

We have compiled legislative contact information in Legislative Directories here. Look up your school district, sorted by MSBA region. It's important to note after redistricting your school district's House and Senate boundaries may have changed.

Making Appointments and Visiting With Your Legislator

Here are additional resources to help you make an appointment with your legislator and how to visit them. Appointment Guide | Video

Helpful Links

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