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OUR MISSION
Do you know how our schools are funded?
It's a unique funding model that doesn't do justice to our schools, yet affects the school experience for every child. We need to put pressure on our lawmakers at the state level, to address the ways in which Revenue Reform can help bring success to Oregon's schools.
According to the 2024 QEM Report, we needed the legislature to allocate $13.526 billion from the General Fund (combined with the Student Success Act funding) to provide a quality education for the 2025-2027 biennium. Instead public education was funded at $11.4 Billion, which has led to cuts across the state.
ADVOCACY NOW
Contact your Lawmakers - Oregon State Legislative Short Session, Feb-Mar 2026
Advocacy starts with YOU! Jumping advocacy in the ways that make sense for your family, and bring your talents to the table for authentic engagement. Write a postcard. Post on social media. Call your legislators. Submit testimony. Join your representatives for a coffee hour or visit them in Salem. And if any of this is too much to take on, talk to parents in your community about the ways in which they can get involved. The important thing is that your voice is heard and Salem knows we care about education!
Oregon’s outdated tax laws make prosperity possible only a select few. Change is needed, especially as cash from the federal government starts to disappear. State legislators can make prosperity possible for all by funding the services that support communities. Our schools are an essential part of this!
(And join us for the 2026 Salem Lobby Day)
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What we're advocating for for the 2026 Short Legislative Session
Educational Stability Fund
$1.25 billion
No further cuts to education! Oregon's schools have seen drastic cuts to funding year after year, and a return to pre-cut budgets have never transpired. When we see these cuts they are proving not only to be permanent, but increasing. Urge state lawmakers to tap into the $1.25 billion+ Education Stability Fund to address severe budget shortfalls, in order to prevent further cuts to education. Now is the emergency!
Support on HB 4125
YES!
The Revenue Forecast Modernization Act. Reforming the “Kicker” tax rebate would create an accurate revenue process which allows for a proper budgeting process for the state, freeing up money for the important programs Oregonians deserve, including education! This bill reinforces the original spirit of the law. Oregon is currently returning tax money that primarily benefits the wealthy, leaving the majority of Oregonians behind, and with fewer essential programs. When a kicker is activated as our programs are underfunded, there is something very wrong.
Support SB 1507
YES!
De-couple Oregon from Federal Tax Loopholes. Under the policy known as “rolling reconnect,” Oregon mirrors federal tax law, including loopholes like FDII and GILTI that benefit corporations and wreak havoc in the very programs and services that Oregonians depend on. We have the opportunity for tangible revenue reform that our state needs given how federal tax cuts are affecting our school, healthcare and so much more. De-coupling is the perfect place to start the revenue reform movement.
Support SB 1581
YES!
School Meals for All would make Oregon the 10th state to offer free school meals for all students. Free lunch and breakfast supports families and students, reduces stigma and helps children learn. It provides financial stability to school districts and the Oregon farmers supplying them. Tell your lawmaker to vote yes on this critical service for our students across the state!
JOIN US
Salem Lobby Day is 2/23/26.
Please join us!
Join us for a day in Salem to build community & advocate for our schools. You'll have the chance to:
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Connect with parents & community advocates
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Speak directly with your legislator
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Demand full & equitable funding for public schools through revenue reform
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Have your voice heard!
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See you in Salem!
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