Oregon FFA Association

This is the place for students, advisors, alumni, parents, business partners and others to learn how they can advocate on the behalf of Oregon DECA, Career and Technical Education and the Student Leadership Development Center.

The Oregon Legislature meets every other year to make budgetary decisions for a two-year funding cycle. On May 18, 2009, the Joint Committee on the Ways and Means Co-Chairs removed the Student Leadership Development Center from the budget. Through the advocacy efforts of many, 70% funding for the SLDC was restored to the Oregon state budget. Senate Bill 5519 passed the Oregon House on June 25, passed the Oregon Senate on June 29, was signed by the Senate President Courtney on July 1, signed by House Speaker Hunt on July 9 and then by Governor Kulongoski on July 16.

We are thankful for the wonderful support of our members, advisors, alumni, parents, business leaders and community supporters across the state. We also appreciate the leadership of many members of the Oregon Legislature who have been champions for Career and Technical Education and the important work of AOFC, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA and SkillsUSA.

What Can I Do to Advocate?

There are a lot of ways to advocate and the first place to start is by reading What Can I Do to Advocate? An additional resource is the Legislative Guide for Career and Technical Student Organizations in Oregon, with pages 10-12 providing communication tips. You can write your representatives and the Way and Means Co-Chairs, send them emails, give them a call, set up an appointment to visit with them, and join the Facebook group below.