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Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has some rule changes that could put public schools in jeopardy of being a qualifying employer under the PSLF. This would mean school psychologists working for public schools could lose their eligibility to participate in the PSLF. For more details, see the comprehensive NASP PSLF Comment Guide 2025. This guide provides information about why this is important, how to provide comment, and links to the crucial information and sites. | Comments due September 17th! |
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| Grow your advocacy muscles! Become a NASP member and use the NASP Policy Playbook to learn more ways that you can build your advocacy skills and deepen your impact at the local, state, and federal level! Join OSPA and NASP to stay abreast of more Advocacy activities. The OSPA Bulletin now features an Advocacy Corner with macro and micro opportunities. Join an OSPA committee to contribute to our field and grow your leadership skills. |
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The FEDS Send an advocacy letter/email to your federal representatives. Use the NASP provided Blank Form to contact your elected officials! Use the NASP Election Center to finds your elected officials and upcoming candidates. The Oregon Senators are Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. Use the NASP Advocacy Center to find key legislation and how your official voted. Subscribe to alerts on Federal actions. Sign up at NASP here. Keep an eye on Advocate for School Psychology page. Join NASP to stay abreast on national issues for school psychologists. | Go state level Send an advocacy letter/email to your state representatives. Find your House Representative here Find your Senator here Watch this page for action alerts for Oregon legislative session. Send key messages to members of the Education Committee. Write your state legislators to ask them to support school psychologists and school mental and behavioral health services by supporting legislation to address shortages such as an Oregon Tuition Service Obligation Grant. This legislation will provide critical funding to increase access to services and address workforce shortages. Join the OSPA Government and Professional Relations Committee to partner on key legislative activities. | Go local Engage with your school board to advocate for comprehensive school psychological services at the local level. Actions can include:
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