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  • Federal Policy & Funding Presentation
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Federal Policy & Engagements

  • Federal Policy and Funding Presentation
  • Submitting Federal Comments

Navigating Nonpartisanship

  • Navigating Political Topics
  • Questions about Sign-On Letters and Lobbying

About Us

The Policy and Outreach office works to ensure Congress and federal agencies understand the impact and value of WestEd’s work. Serving as a trusted nonpartisan resource to Capitol Hill, we educate and inform staffers regarding a range of policy and legislation. The office also shares frequent federal updates with WestEd staff and provides support navigating complex political situations while maintaining our nonpartisanship.

We offer a variety of accessible resources for WestEd staff to learn about federal budget, key legislation, and relevant congressional developments with implications for WestEd’s work on the Federal Policy Updates page.

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Monday – Friday
9AM to 5PM ET
(excluding WestEd holidays)

Federal Policy & Engagements

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  • Federal Policy & Funding Presentation

    Request a tailored presentation for your team on federal education appropriations; major legislation, regulations, or rulemaking updates; and key topics of Congressional interest or concern. Please check in with your team lead prior to making a request.

  • Submitting Federal Comments

    Submit official comments through the Federal Register, including Requests for Information (RFI), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), and Notices of Proposed Priorities (NPP). Please check in with your team lead prior to making a request.

Navigating Nonpartisanship

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  • Navigating Political Topics

    WestEd is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Obtain guidance and strategy for handling politicized issues at the state or federal level. For more on state context, see Priority States and State Client Managers. Please read Guidance on WestEd’s Nonpartisan Commitment and check in with your team lead prior to making a request.

  • Questions about Sign-On Letters and Advocacy

    We can help clarify whether or not you can sign onto a letter with your WestEd affiliation, given the Agency’s status as a nonpartisan nonprofit and Joint Powers Association (JPA). Please read Guidance on WestEd’s Nonpartisan Commitment and FAQ on Advocacy and check in with your team lead prior to making a request.

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