Advocacy/Legislation Coordinator Description

Advocacy/Legislation Coordinator

  • Term: 2 years with optional re-election for one consecutive term
  • Responsibilities:
    • Identifies and promotes legislation that supports students and school nursing
    • Monitors and communicates pending/current legislation
    • Acts as liaison with stakeholders around legislative/practice issues
    • Develops and disseminates IASN talking points/fact sheet.
    • Consults with IEA representative, NASN Director, and other stakeholders.
  • Supporting roles
    • Legislative/Advocacy committee
    • NASN Director (elected)
    • SNOY/SNAY awards
    • IEA Representative (elected)
    • Lobby Day – Springfield
  • Stakeholders:
    • ISELA
    • ANA-IL
    • Speaking4Children
    • IEA
    • IFT
    • CTU
    • Hispanic Nurses
    • ISBE School Health Consultant
    • IDPH School Health Consultant
    • Others as appropriate