Government Relations:

Get to know your government representatives. Click here to find out who they are and their address information.

House Members
www.house.gov

Senators
www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=VA

House Districts
http://hod.state.va.us/hd.htm

Link to "Cumulative Index" to Education (Frames Version)

NAfME is a good source for information helpful in advocacy for your music program.

Advocacy and Public Policy
http://www.menc.org/resources/view/music-education-advocacy-central

Advocacy and Public Policy Quick Resources
http://www.menc.org/resources/view/advocacy-and-public-policy-quick-resources

Critical Legislative Issues
http://www.menc.org/resources/view/critical-legislative-issues

NAfME Position Statements
http://www.menc.org/about/view/menc-position-statements

Arts Programs and the No Child Left Behind Act 
Education Secretary Rod Paige's July 2004 Letter to Supervisors

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SupportMusic.com

Information on Advocacy

Other Links:

Thomas
Legislative Information on the Internet.

U.S. House of Representatives
Official United States House of Representatives Web site.

U.S. Senate
Official United States Senate Web site.

White House
Official White House Web site.

U.S. Department of Education
Official United States Department of Education Web site.

No Child Left Behind
Official No Child Left Behind Web site.

MusicFriends
Official site of MusicFriends—Free Membership!

SupportMusic.com
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