A New Era of Advocacy
Each year, NYSSFA members unite to make their voices heard in Albany and across New York State. This year, we’re taking our advocacy efforts to the next level with a broader, more strategic approach designed to reach more legislators, more often, and to strengthen our collective influence throughout the entire legislative session.
Our 2026 Advocacy Campaign: Expanding Our Reach
Instead of a single in-person Advocacy Day in Albany, this year’s initiative will feature a multi-week virtual campaign supported by chapter and district-led meetings with legislators across the state. This expanded format allows more members to participate, giving every region the opportunity to connect with lawmakers and share the real-world impact of NYSSFA’s work.
While in-person meetings in Albany will still play an important role, they will now be scheduled strategically throughout the session to align with legislative activity and maximize impact.
2026 Advocacy Schedule
Association leaders will participate in a full day of 30-minute Zoom meetings with New York State legislators and senior staff, sharing NYSSFA’s legislative priorities and discussing the importance of continued investment in school facilities across the state. Key policy priorities include support for Capital Outlay funding and opposition to Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in school construction.
Tuesday, March 23 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | School Facilities Management Academy |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Virtual Advocacy Day – District 5 (Central, Mid-State, Southern Finger Lakes, Southern Tier) |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | Virtual Advocacy Day – Rockland & District 2 (Mid-Hudson, Northern Catskill, Southeastern) |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Virtual Advocacy Day – Districts 3 & 4 (Central Western, Chautauqua, Genesee Valley, Niagara Frontier, Wayne Finger Lakes, Capital District, North Country, Oswego) |
Monday, February 23 – Monday, June 8, 2026 | Ongoing Advocacy Outreach Multi-week chapter, district, and leadership-driven outreach to advance NYSSFA’s legislative priorities. |
NYS School Facilities Advocacy Webinar
This one-hour webinar featured Brown & Weinraub outlining this year’s legislative priorities and providing insight into how members can strategically engage with lawmakers to advance school facilities initiatives across New York State. If you were unable to attend, or would like to revisit the discussion, click the link below to view the full recording.
Your Voice Matters: Make It Count with VoterVoice
We’ve introduced VoterVoice, our newest advocacy platform that makes it easier than ever to reach your lawmakers. With just a few clicks, you can contact your Senator or Assemblymember, share your perspective, and support NYSSFA’s legislative priorities.
Access VoterVoice through our Call to Action Portal and help shape the decisions that impact New York’s schools.
