POLICY & LEGISLATION
The ability to shape the laws that govern our lives is tantamount to our existence in Missouri and the broader national community. We make our presence and priorities known at every step in the legislative process to champion transformative public policy.
WHY WE FIGHT
A cornerstone of our civic engagement as an organization is our engagement with elected officials and administrators of policies and regulations from the state capitol to city hall to the school board.
We know that the issues that affect us in one arena are deeply tied to the issues in another, so we apply pressure throughout the various levels of government to ensure that our education, economic development, health equity, criminal justice, and environmental and climate justice priorities are enacted.
OUR PRIORITIES
CROWN ACT
SUPPORT
The bill makes it illegal to discriminate in academic settings based on a protective hairstyle. Protective hairstyles are styles that are designed to protect naturally textured hair such as wigs, braids, twists, locks, or afros.
DEBT FREE JUSTICE
SUPPORT
Juvenile legal system costs, fees, and fines undermine public safety, harm youth and families, and create economic and racial disparities. The Debt Free Justice Bill is a national collaboration of individuals, organizations, and communities to abolish these fees and fines.
ELIMINATION OF ANTI- DISCRIMINATION LAWS
OPPOSE
The world is full of people with different backgrounds, goals, and values. When we remove the opportunity to expanding our circles and education, we cannot compete on a global scale.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
JOIN US IN JEFFERSON CITY
Every year, we invite members of our Missouri NAACP community to exercise their civic engagement by convening at the State Capitol in Jefferson City.
In addition to learning about the legislative process and the often complicated path a bill must traverse to become statute, those who join us have the opportunity to converse directly with lawmakers, attend hearings on various pieces of proposed legislation, and participate in the many other forms of political advocacy.
Additionally, we hold a statewide advocacy day that includes a press conference, scheduled meetings with legislators, and a tour of the building. Attendees receive training on how to make the most of their visit and have the chance to fellowship with other members from across the state.
Check back once the 2025 Legislative Session has begun in Missouri for more information on how to get involved.
MEET THE EXPERT
SANDY JILES
Political Action Committee* Chair, Missouri NAACP
*our Political Action Committee is NOT a vehicle for collecting campaign contributions. We do not endorse or donate to any candidate for public office nor do we contribute to political parties or campaigns.
STAY INFORMED
The best way to stay involved with the work of the NAACP is to stay informed.
Newsletters come out weekly and contain information about upcoming events, important actions, and notable people who keep our organization thriving.
CONTACT US
PO Box 104221
111 W High
Jefferson City, MO 65110
director@monaacp.org
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