Call and/or email your two members of the Arizona House of Representatives and ask them to support SB 1461.
Here's how:
Find out who your two Arizona representatives are, and look up their phone numbers and email addresses.
"How do I find or contact my legislators?"
When making a phone call:
Sample telephone script:
"Hello, this is XXXX, I live in Representative_______'s district. I am calling today because I support SB 1461, introduced by Senator Kelli Ward. Helping struggling readers and those with dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family because _______ (add your personal reasons.) This bill will help support both teachers and students in Arizona. I would like to ask for your office to support this bill. Thank you for your time and service."
Sample email:
[IMPORTANT: In subject line, write: "FROM CONSTITUENT, SB 1461 (reading/dyslexia)"]
Dear Representative______________:
My name is _______________, and I live in your district. I am reaching out today because I support SB 1461 introduced by Senator Kelli Ward.
Helping struggling readers and those with dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family because_____ (write at least a few sentences to personalize your letter).
This bill will help support both teachers and students with dyslexia in Arizona. I would like to ask you to please support this bill.
Thank you for your time and service.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your Address)
(Your City), AZ (Your Zip Code)
"How do I find or contact my legislators?"
When making a phone call:
- Please be courteous and respectful.
- Remember that your representatives are public servants who are trying to help.
- Remember to thank your representatives.
Sample telephone script:
"Hello, this is XXXX, I live in Representative_______'s district. I am calling today because I support SB 1461, introduced by Senator Kelli Ward. Helping struggling readers and those with dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family because _______ (add your personal reasons.) This bill will help support both teachers and students in Arizona. I would like to ask for your office to support this bill. Thank you for your time and service."
Sample email:
[IMPORTANT: In subject line, write: "FROM CONSTITUENT, SB 1461 (reading/dyslexia)"]
Dear Representative______________:
My name is _______________, and I live in your district. I am reaching out today because I support SB 1461 introduced by Senator Kelli Ward.
Helping struggling readers and those with dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family because_____ (write at least a few sentences to personalize your letter).
This bill will help support both teachers and students with dyslexia in Arizona. I would like to ask you to please support this bill.
Thank you for your time and service.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your Address)
(Your City), AZ (Your Zip Code)
