• Meaningful Language Access Provisions for Students and Families  

• Codification of funding add-ons for high-need students including English Language Learners 

• Increasing funding add-ons for high-need students 

From funding to protecting students, here are three ways to make an impact on Virginia’s budget and legislation this winter. 

1. Take 3 minutes to anonymously share your experiences as a teacher or the experiences of your students and their families.  Hearts and minds (and legislators!) are persuaded by stories, and we need to hear from you – both the good and the bad. Do you have a student who has succeeded because of the resources you were able to offer? Are you underfunded and/or short-staffed? Have your students suffered from discriminatory harassment? Has attendance dropped since January 2025? We are seeking individual stories and specific anecdotes from teachers about their experiences and the experiences of their students to assist in our advocacy efforts. 

Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/ztXnEL5Zjf

For more information or questions, reach out to Amy Walters at the Legal Aid Justice Center: amyw@justice4all.org.