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MASE Week at the Capitol 2024
February 27th: Day at the Capital
February 28 - March 1st: Virtual Meetings
Join fellow MASE members in a powerful four-day legislative advocacy event to share the 2023-2024 MASE Legislative Goals:
Join fellow MASE members in a powerful four-day legislative advocacy event to share the 2023-2024 MASE Legislative Goals:
Qualified Special Education Workforce
Special Education Paperwork Reduction
Fair and Sustainable Funding Systems
Qualified Special Education Workforce
Special Education Paperwork Reduction
Fair and Sustainable Funding Systems
The goal of this event is to bring special education leaders together from across the state in legislative advocacy efforts and to help new members gain confidence in meeting with their legislators.
What to look for in the upcoming weeks:
At the end of January: you will be emailed a link to request a meeting with your legislators using our new advocacy system.
Right before February 27: you will be emailed a packet including the information needed for your meetings (MASE platform, bill tracker, and details to help you find your way to and around the state capital). The resources have also been uploaded on this website under the Preparation page!
Day 1
Tuesday,
February 27
Tuesday,
February 27
Days 1-4
Monday - Friday
Feb 27-March 1
Monday - Friday
Feb 27-March 1
What to Expect during the MASE Week at the Capitol:
If you have questions about the Week at the Capitol event, please
contact your 2023-24 MASE Legislative Committee Chairs:
contact your 2023-24 MASE Legislative Committee Chairs:
Nicole Woodward
Executive Director of Special Education
Executive Director of Special Education
St Croix River Education District
320-358-1244
Click to Email Nicole
Heidi Nistler
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
Saint Paul Public Schools
651-744-6508
Click to Email Heidi
For questions about legislative-related issues, please contact your
MASE Executive Director or MASE Lobbyist:
MASE Executive Director or MASE Lobbyist:
Erin Toninato,
Executive Director
Executive Director
MN Administrators of Special Education
507-822-0877
Click to Email Erin
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