With policy propelling us, the possibilities are abundant. 

If it’s related to policy around student health, we are involved. Through policy-work, we can support the development and sustainability of the structures we need to have stronger schools across Oregon.

Guided by our youth partnerships, we advocate for the policy changes, planning grants, capital construction and infrastructure necessary to help every community have a school that best serves its residents’ needs.

Help us propel policy!

Please advocate alongside us for the following initiatives:

House Bill 2729: Supporting School-Based Mental Health

House Bill 2729 is a pivotal step toward enhancing mental health support in our schools. The bill aims to expand mental health services by providing grants to develop and improve school-based mental health and substance use programs.

House Bill 3169: Providing a Strong Foundation for School Health

House Bill 3169 is a bill OSBHA supports as it addresses the need for an inflationary increase to the base amount school-based health centers are awarded every year. From $60,000, SBHCs will receive $70,000 ($10,000 increase per SBHC per year).

Why It Matters

School-based health services are functioning with the same supports when life has changed the past few years. Oregon is ranked last in mental health services, and Oregon students are facing unprecedented mental health challenges in their day to day lives. HB 2729 aligns with Governor Tina Kotek’s Budget Priorities this session. SBHCs are asked to provide more care with the same funding and have not received a funding increase in over a decade. HB 2729 addresses these issues by investing in the infrastructure and services necessary to support student well being. HB 3169 calls to attention the need for school-based health centers to be given the raise they deserve to keep being resources in their communities. By enhancing all schools, we can provide timely, accessible care that empowers students to thrive both academically and personally.

Join the Movement

Your voice is powerful! Here's how you can support HB 2729 and HB 3169:

Endorse our 2025 Legislative Agenda:

The Oregon School-Based Health Alliance is looking for endorsements for our 2025 Legislative Policy Agenda. Find more information here, or submit your endorsement below.

Advocacy Resources

  • Factsheet: School Health Crisis Response Act (PDF)

  • Template: How to Write a Letter of Support (PDF)

Contact NAME at OSBHA with advocacy questions or to join an upcoming Lobby Day

How to Find Your Legislator

  • Go to www.oregonlegislature.gov

  • In the bottom right corner, enter your full home address

  • This will take you to a new page with a map shown on the right

  • On the left side you see your elected state representatives, state senators, and congressional representatives

  • By clicking on the magnifying glass in the bottom right of each elected official’s info box, you can see their respective districts

  • Their email/website is also available so you can contact them!