In the fall of 2021, under the direction of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Executive Board, CORAS established a Legislative Committee in partnership with Sunday Creek Horizons. The purpose of this committee is to further understand and communicate rural and Appalachian educational needs to elected officials, and to renew advocacy for solutions to benefit the region’s schools.  

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The CORAS Legislative Committee has grown to include fifty regional superintendents and five subcommittees focused on specific educational issue areas. The CORAS Legislative Committee has raised the profile of CORAS statewide, and re-elevated the organization as a leader in Appalachian education policy. The CORAS Legislative Committee has approached the State with funding and policy requests, and in turn has been an invaluable resource for decision makers in Columbus seeking localized expertise.