b'Government Relations and LegislationASBAs advocacy and government relations efforts are focused on influencing government policy, programs,regulations, legislation and priorities related to education. The Association maintains regular engagementwith Ministers, MLAs and key government officials, while actively monitoring developments that mayimpact school boards. ASBA holds regular meetings with the Minister of Education and Childcare, theDeputy Minister and other ministry staff. In addition, ASBA has met with the Ministers of: Infrastructure Mental Health and Addiction Technology and Innovation ASBA has provided input and advocacy on several key pieces of legislation, including:Real Property Governance Act (Bill 13) Provincial Priorities Act (Bill 18) Education Amendment Act (Bills 27 and 51) Protection of Privacy Act (Bill 33) Access to Information Act (Bill 34) Protection of Privacy and Access to Information Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 46) Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (Bills 20 and 50) Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (Bill 29)And, various government regulations In addition to legislation, ASBA has advocated on a range of education-related policies and priorities,including: Budget 2025 and education fundingMental health supports and classroom complexity Capital planningNational School Food Program Carbon taxInclusive education standards Career educationLiteracy and numeracy assessments Cellphone policiesAlberta Teaching Profession Commission CurriculumTeacher recruitment and retention Charter schoolsBargaining Indigenous education and Jordans PrincipleVaping Transport Canada requirementsBoard Chair Engagements Municipal electionsASBA hosted two Board Chair Engagements with the With the next municipal election scheduled forGovernment of Alberta on September 25, 2024, and October 20, 2025, ASBA developed a phasedMarch 27, 2025. These engagements provide an plan to support members in the lead up to,opportunity for members to share timely and candid during and after the election. ASBA continues tofeedback directly to the government and support host sessions and produce resources forthe development and implementation of policy. In potential candidates, candidates, eligible votersattendance were the Minister of Education and and elected trustees. Childcare, the Deputy Minister of Education andvarious Assistant Deputy Ministers and seniordepartment officials, as well as Board Chairs,Superintendents and the College of Alberta SchoolSuperintendents.34'