Letters

There are many issues you can write about. Cuts to schools, transportation and health care are most important. Below is a sample letter...

Testimony needed SB 1572 ASAP

We can use some help to stop this bill from moving ahead.Follow the link and simply hit the oppose option and submit text. Keep it short and simple!

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Testimony/SED/SB/1572/0000-00-00-00-00?area=Measures

• The measure sounds good but as written raises concerns about equity, students rights, and access to inclusive education.

• We don't need punitive removal mechanisms and rigid proficiency measures, we need to invest in restorative practices, inclusive frameworks for discipline and expand multi-tiered support that address learning and behavior challenges 

• The bill does not offer funding to train staff

Sample Letter regarding Medicaid Parental Income Disregard Issue. Goal is to not add new costs for these families) Please tailor it and use your own words.

Below is a template, feel free to use, edit or create your own. 

Chair, Co-Chairs, and Members of the Committee,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a [parent/caregiver/Oregon resident] from [City]. I urge you not to cut the Parental Income Disregard for children receiving Medicaid services.

This policy ensures children with disabilities can access care based on their needs, not their parents’ income. Children do not become less disabled because their parents work.

Cutting this program would force families out of the workforce, delay or deny medically necessary care, and increase reliance on costly emergency and institutional services. It would also cause Oregon to lose federal Medicaid matching funds while shifting costs to other systems.

Please protect the Parental Income Disregard and ensure children with disabilities continue to receive the care they need.

Thank you for your consideration.

[Your Name]

[City], Oregon