Texas Federal Advocacy Conference Stipend Application

Background

The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is offering stipends to support attendance at the Texas Federal Advocacy Conference, taking place February 2–3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The stipend would cover the cost of conference registration only. Five enhanced stipends are also available. See the Enhanced Stipend Considerations section of this form.

Application deadline is Nov. 24 at 11:59 p.m. The TASB Board of Directors will approve stipend recipients on Dec. 8.
 

Contact Information

Please provide current and accurate contact information. This information will not be shared with anyone outside of TASB. Use a home address rather than a school district address, as this will help us best determine congressional representation.

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. Email *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. Home Address *This question is required.

5. City *This question is required.

6. State *This question is required.

7. Zip code *This question is required.

8. School District *This question is required.

9. Phone Number *This question is required.

10. (1) Does your school board support your submission of this application? (Note that TASB Texas Federal Advocacy Conference Stipends are provided to school boards, not individual trustees.)

Essay Questions (Word limit: 250 words)

11. (2) Advocacy is a vital responsibility of school board trustees. Effectively communicating your district’s needs and priorities to local stakeholders, state legislators, and members of Congress strengthens support for public education.

Please provide up to five examples of advocacy-related activities your school board has engaged in — whether within your community, with state or federal legislators, or through TASB-led initiatives or events such as Grassroots Meetings, Conferences, or Delegate Assembly. *This question is required.

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(3) Describe your goals and expectations for attending the Texas Federal Advocacy Conference. What do you hope to gain from the experience, and how do you plan to apply what you learn to your role as a school board member and advocate for your district? *This question is required.

Enhanced Stipend Consideration (Word limit: 250 words)

Five enhanced stipends valued up to $1,500 are available to ensure school boards with significant financial need have an avenue to attend the conference. Applicants seeking consideration for the enhanced stipend must complete Item #4.

13. (4) Please describe why your board would benefit from additional support. You may wish to include information such as your district’s geographic location, limited access to major airports or transportation hubs, significant travel time to Washington, D.C., budgetary constraints, or past barriers to participating in federal advocacy opportunities.