NSAA brings a unique and practical perspective to federal courts and agencies considering legal issues that affect public schools nationwide.
Our members are the attorneys who help school leaders interpret and implement court decisions, federal regulations, and agency guidance every day. When a case or proposed rule has significant implications for schools, NSAA works—often alongside national education organizations—to explain how those legal requirements will operate at the local level and interact with existing state and federal obligations. Through amicus briefs and comments to federal agencies, NSAA helps ensure that policymakers understand the real-world consequences of legal and regulatory decisions for schools, students, families, and communities.