Never has there been a time when grassroots/legislative advocacy was as important as it is today. As federal, state and local government budgets become more constrained, competition for limited public resources will continue to increase. It is critical, therefore, that school psychologists serve as advocates on behalf of their field and for the children they serve.

As the only professionals offering behavorial and mental health services for school aged individuals, school psychologists have an excellent opportunity to influence federal, state and local education policies. Through some easy and low-time consuming advocacy methods, school psychologists can have significant impacts on public policy outcomes. By providing valuable information to policy-makers in an insightful and honest manner, school psychologists can become respected participants in the policy process.

NASP Advocacy Action Center

California School Psychology Legislative/Regulatory Issues

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