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Building Advocacy
Committee Chair
Dirk Muffler at dmuffler@roe40.com
John Milosovic: jmilosovic@west40.org
We will advocate on behalf of our students and programs and provide professional development to train others in the skills of advocacy.
Advocacy shall have the following responsibilities:
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To develop and evaluate legislation affecting at-risk youth;
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To organize and maintain the student legislative action team;
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To inform the membership regarding impending legislation, possible impact and options to inform legislators; and
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To perform such other duties as are required by the Board of Directors.
Here's how you can participate
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Submit a Witness Slip
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Message your Legislators
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Share your Stories
Do you have a student success story? This video is a great example of the advocacy ICEARY does.
The power of many voices.
The Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth is both proud and grateful to announce a $13.7 million dollar increase to the Regional Safe Schools Grant.
This is the result of ICEARY members and partners with a shared mission coming together for advocacy, testimony to ISBE and legislators, letters, calls, visits to Springfield, and an unrelenting commitment to youth.
This increase in funding is a step toward greater equity for our youth, and our journey continues. Please keep an eye on the ICEARY listserv for updates from the advocacy committee.
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