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2025 PAIU Day on the Hill was a SUCCESS!We are pleased to report that PAIU's Day on the Hill was a great success! A record number of IU leaders came to Harrisburg to engage with their legislators. While our 2025 advocacy day is in the books, now is a great time to stay in connected with your legislator. For details from our day, see our Logistics page (PAIU login required). |  Check out how IU 20 student advocates, Kylee and Charlotte, steal the show in Harrisburg |
Why Advocate?
- Educate legislators and their staff to help them better understand the work and value of Pennsylvania’s 29 intermediate units
- Educate legislators and their staff on the work and value of their local intermediate unit overall and within Pennsylvania’s educational structure.
- Increased ability to make progress on PAIU's legislative priorities with a united message.
- Build positive relationships through education and storytelling.
Some ideas for connecting with legislators include:
- Attend Day on the Hill
- Invite legislator to visit IU-operated classrooms
- Visit legislator in their district office
- Schedule virtual meeting with legislator
- Sponsor legislative roundtable discussion
- Send written communication to legislator
- Connect (phone, e-mail, visit) with staff members of the legislator
- Invite legislator to Superintendent Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
- Schedule meetings with your lawmakers to discuss our funding & local legislative asks
If you have questions, please email Ashley Lenker White or call the PAIU office at 717.732.8462.