OASA Legislative Goals 2022-23

FUNDING: OASA will

• Support an increase in teacher and support employee salaries, as well as operational costs with sustainable funding sources.
• Support funding to incentivize retirees and certified teachers to return to teaching.
• Oppose unfunded mandates and any attempts to divert public funds to non-public schools.
• Oppose any attempts to reduce local funding sources.
• Support a full-time virtual student weight that more accurately reflects costs to educate virtual students.

ACADEMICS: OASA will

• Support a plan to sustain innovative learning initiatives implemented with recent investments of new money, provided during the pandemic.
• Support the elimination of barriers and support college and career pathway programs, concurrent enrollment, and dual credit options.
• Support broadband access for all students.

LOCAL CONCERNS: OASA will

• Oppose any legislation that removes educational decisions from locally elected Boards of Education.
• Oppose the expansion of charter schools without input from local boards of education.