ASBO International Federal Advocacy Priorities & Resources

Need talking points, infographics, and other tools for your education advocacy efforts? Use these resources to support your cause.




2025-2026 PRIORITIES & RESOURCES

EDUCATION FUNDING
Targeted, robust federal funding with minimal administrative burden is a crucial part of a school system’s revenue.


SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE & SAFETY
Federal funding and support are critical for schools to construct, maintain, and repair facilities and ensure that students have safe and healthy places to learn and thrive.


CHILD NUTRITION
Schools need a sustainable nutrition program business model with minimal administrative burden that provides affordable, nutritious meals that students will enjoy. 


HEALTH & LABOR
Schools need adequate federal support to address emerging health and labor challenges affecting the education field.












2024 Resources

ASBO International’s 2024–2025 U.S. Legislative Agenda

ASBO International’s 2024–2025 U.S. Legislative Beliefs

ASBO International Survey Infographic—ESSER in Action: K-12 Priorities, Successes & Challenges

2023 Resources

ASBO International’s 2023–2024 U.S. Legislative Agenda

ASBO International's 2023–2024 U.S. Legislative Beliefs

ASBO International’s Best of SBA Magazine: ESSER Spending Examples

ASBO International’s SBA Magazine Reading List: Navigating the ESSER Fiscal Cliff 

2022 Resources

ASBO International’s Policy Recommendations to Address Gun-Related Violence & Improve the Safety of Our Schools

ASBO International’s 2022–2023 U.S. Legislative Agenda

ASBO International Report: How Have School Districts Spent ESSER Funds So Far?

ASBO International Infographic: How Have School Districts Spent ESSER Funds So Far?

ASBO International's 2022–2023 U.S. Legislative Beliefs 

2021 Resources

ASBO International's 2021–2022 U.S. Legislative Agenda

ASBO International's 2021–2022 U.S. Legislative Beliefs

ASBO International’s Response to COVID-19 

ASBO International’s Survey Report: How Are School Districts Investing Federal Emergency Relief Funds to Address COVID-19?

ASBO International's 2021 K–12 Policy Recommendations for a New Administration 

2020 Resources

ASBO International’s 2020–2021 Legislative Beliefs

ASBO International’s Policy Recommendations for COVID-19 Recovery

ASBO/AASA COVID-19 Cost Analysis for Reopening Schools