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The following bills were referenced during Otto’s podcast update:

• SB 4 (Koenig)–Parents Bill of Rights bill

To access all bills currently proposed in the Missouri House and Senate, visit the follow websites:

• Missouri House of Representatives 

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If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or [email protected] 

MSIP 6 Webpage

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While the Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break, Otto gives an update and his reflections on the session so far and what is still to come.

Subscribe to Otto Fajen’s daily Legislative Update during the Missouri Legislative session here. 

Sign up for Capitol Action Days with MNEA!

The following bills were referenced during Otto’s podcast update:

• SB 4 (Koenig)–Parents Bill of Rights bill

To access all bills currently proposed in the Missouri House and Senate, visit the follow websites:

• Missouri House of Representatives 

MNEA Members: Interested in becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.

• MSIP 6 Annual Performance Report (APR) Release
  • Statute:  161.855 

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If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or [email protected]

In this episode, listeners get an introduction to MNEA Vice President Rebeka McIntosh. Within this conversation, we meet Rebeka, learn what her role entails, hear about her favorite memories from K-12 education (as a teacher and student), and her greatest hope for education.

MNEA Members: Interested in becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes at [email protected].

To access the most recent reports for both the State Board and MACCE, visit MNEA page here. 

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MNEA Legislative Director, Otto Fajen, gives a legislative update from the current session in Missouri. 

Current legislation referred to in Episode 106: 

• SB4 - Honesty in Education Bill/Parent Information Access 

Visit MNEA's Website for information regarding MNEA Capitol Action Days! Educators, find what day your local is assigned to so that you can come to the Capitol and share your expertise and experiences with legislators!

MNEA Members: Interested in hosting a season of MNEA Connects?? Find more information about this paid opportunity here!

Questions about MNEA Connects? Contact [email protected]

In this episode, listeners get an introduction to MNEA President Phil Murray. Within this conversation, we learn who he is, what his role entails, and what he believes are the greatest challenges and hopes in education today. 

MNEA Members: Interested in becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link to learn more or contact Samantha Hayes at [email protected].

Calling all MNEA Members! 

MNEA Connects has released two Request for Proposals (RFP): one to be a Host on MNEA Connects and one to be a Guest. Please visit this page for more information on being a Host and Guest and the links to each RFP. 

Questions? Please reach out to MNEA Teaching and Learning Director, Samantha Hayes, at [email protected]. 

Each month, MNEA Connects will provide you with a Legislative Update from MNEA Legislative Director, Otto Fajen. All information about MNEA Advocacy at the Capitol can be found here at MNEA's website. 

If you have any specific questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding MENA Connects or the Legislative Update, please reach out to Samantha Hayes or Otto Fajen at MNEA.