Governmental Advocacy
AASB represents school boards' interests in the state and federal governmental process. The association fosters grassroots advocacy, monitors the lawmaking process and state Board of Education, builds coalitions and advocates such key education issues as student success and local decision-making. To ensure members are up to date and informed, AASB asks members to complete their profiles in eMEMBERSHIP and to enter any connections they may have with state or federal government officials, state Board of Education members or others who influence education policy. Just log in to the member profile and choose the "political" tab.