COSSBA Update for April

Federal Legislative Update Webinar April 30
Join COSSBA for a Federal Legislative Update Webinar on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. CDT.  As Congress moves forward with budget reconciliation discussions this spring, school leaders and advocates must stay informed about potential changes that could affect education funding at the local level.  Join the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) and BOSE Public Affairs Group on Wednesday, April 30, for a timely and important Federal Legislative Update Webinar focused on how the evolving budget process in Washington could impact schools across the country. They will break down the reconciliation process, outline what’s on the table, and offer insight into how local leaders can speak up and advocate against harmful funding reductions. More information and registration is available at the COSSBA website.

National School Safety Symposium is June 25-27 in St. Louis
COSSBA is collaborating with the Missouri School Boards Association's Center for Education Safety and the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute to hold the National School Safety Symposium June 25-27 in St. Louis. This event is for school security teams, which can include superintendents, school board members, school resource officers, school communications professionals, and school district safety personnel. Visit the COSSBA website for more information.

Update: Federal Advocacy Conference Retistration Opens May 5
Registration for the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference is scheduled to open on May 5 and will take place September 7-9 in Washington, D.C. 

Webinar Series
Save the date for next COSSBA webinar, a United Boards Alliance event on August 13. Past webinars for on-demand viewing, including Building a Team to Foster Comprehensive Mental Health Support Services from April 16. Find out more on the COSSBA webinars webpage.

2026 COSSBA Conference
The 2026 COSSBA Annual Conference will take place March 12-15, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.