An update on the legislative process and what is happening so far in the 2017 session, an overview of the four main points of MSCSA's legislative agenda, and legislator meeting dos and don'ts.

1. Advocacy Day
By: Angelique McDonald

2.  Republican Controlled House and Senate
 Emphasis is on outstanding issues.
 This legislature must address the left over
bonding issues that were left over at the end of
the 2016 legislative session.
Legislative Update 2017

3. MN State’s Budget Request
Requesting $178 million in new spending
over the next biennium.
 $143 million to support campuses
 $25 million to replace and update
technology
 $10 million for student incentive grants

4.  November: MN State presents budget request.
 January: Governor submits budget to legislature.
 February: February Budget Forecast will be
delivered on the 28th.
 March: Committees set budget targets.
 May: All budget bills must be through the House
and Senate by midnight on May 22nd.
Budget Process

5. $134 directed toward Higher Education
 Emphasis on equity and college completion.
 Governor funded ISRS (12 million).
 Governor did not fund student incentives.
Governor’s Bonding Request Total:
 $190.1 million to MN State
Governor’s Budget
Recommendations

6. 1. We Support a 1% Tuition Cut.
The biggest barrier for many students is the cost of
higher education. It is also the reason most
students who do not obtain their degree do not
complete their education.

7.  1% Tuition Cut
-Seeking a 1% Tuition Cut for 2 year
colleges and universities.
*Think of how this would personally effect you.
*Think of what this would mean for your education, your
quality of life, and the lives of your fellow students.
*How would this specifically help you or students that you
know?
What MSCSA is Doing About
Tuition Costs

8. 2. We Support the MN State Budget
Request.
In order for the MN State System to maintain it’s
current services and to reform the system, we rely
on the investment and funding as outlines by the
MN State Budget Request.
MSCSA’s Legislative Agenda

9. 3. We Support Reform for Developmental
Education.
Many students use crucial financial aid dollars in
developmental education before ever taking
courses that receive college credit. We need to
revolutionize the way we approach developmental
education to remove harmful barriers and delay’s
in college completion.
MSCSA’s Legislative Agenda

10.  Developmental Education Reform
-Seeking accelerated pathway options.
-Looking to continue to work with MN State to
create an overhaul on how we approach Dev Ed.
*What challenges have you (or students you know) faced
within Dev Ed? How did it effect their college experience?
*How would changes to Dev Ed help you or others?
What MSCSA is Doing About
Developmental Education

11. 4. We Support Creating Efficiency and
Transparency in the MN State System.
We fully support efforts to reform our existing
system on campuses to ensure that they are
working and are reflective of the student body and
their needs for success.
MSCSA’s Legislative Agenda

12. 1. Introduce yourself and what MSCSA is!
_Tell them where you are from and what college you attend.
-Tell them what you are studying and why.
2. Let them know you are here to support a 1% tuition decrease for
2 year colleges and universities.
-Discuss with the HOW the 1% helps you.
-SHARE YOUR STORY!
3. Support MN State Budget Request
-We support the $178 million request.
4. Developmental Education
-SHARE YOUR STORY!
5. Thank them for their time.
Talking to Your Legislator

13. 1. Be EARLY!
2. Dress appropriately
3. Engage with your legislator
4. Be attentive
5. Share your stories
6. STAY ON POINT!
7. Thank legislator and STAFF
Meeting “Do’s”

14. 1. Avoid Eye Contact
2. Eat food/chew gum
3. Talk about non-MSCSA issues
4. Keep quiet/avoid engaging
Meeting “Do NOT’s”