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Submit Testimony

Please use your voice—it’s needed!

Anyone can provide a written (or oral) statement (more formally known as testimony) to voice their opinion on any bill, just as anyone can write to their legislator to let them know how they would like them to vote on a bill. But testimony can be even more powerful:

  • Your statement/testimony is just like an email, but in a more formal format.
  • Your emails only go to a few legislators, but public testimony resides with the bill and can be reviewed on-line if this bill goes to the floor for a final vote. All legislators will know how Kansans feel!
  • We often hear in committee that parents and/or teachers are not coming to the capitol to testify, let’s flood the legislature with feedback this year!

First time providing public comment on voucher bills? Us too!

Here are a couple of templates from other advocacy groups.

The body of your testimony can be short and sweet or feel free to share more. In general, you might include:

  • A little background: Example…who you are (e.g., parent, business owner, taxpayer) why you value public schools…that type of thing.
  • Explain why you oppose the bill and voucher programs in general. You can use some of the talking points we provide, or create your own.

Here's the hard part: each committee has different rules for submitting testimony. Here are some links to help:

For committees that require printed text submissions we can often get help from legislators. If you need help turning in your testimony please let us know!