1. Follow relevant bills through the General Assembly, write your legislators, and provide public comment (written, virtual, or in-person) when the bill is in sub-committee.  Legal Aid Justice Center will work with VATESOL to share information on proposed legislation that will impact your teaching and your students.  There is little advanced notice, but you can work with the Legal Aid Justice Center to draft a brief statement or letter before session begins on January 14. 

2. Include your students in the legislative process: 

• Legal Aid Justice Center and/or the Youth Advocacy Clinic from UVA Law are happy to present on civic engagement generally or specific proposed legislation, and we can facilitate student and teacher advocacy. 

• You can develop public comment as a class or small group 

• Submit it in writing 

• Have it read by an advocate in-person 

• Testify virtually 

• Bring yourself and/or your students to the General Assembly 

• FundOurSchools’ Lobby Day is February 3; Register here 

• VACALOA also is hosting a Lobby Day on February 3 

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

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