The champion organization must have school-based health care as the only item on its agenda. The organization should be designed to outlive any one charismatic leader who is your cause s current champion. Communicate with State Legislators Be Prepared to Answer the Three Questions that Every Legislator Asks. Legislators don t want to forge new ground or lag behind other states. Keep Basic Rules in Mind Much of policymaking is made by anecdote.
Legislators respond to stories that touch their hearts.
Write them some. When writing to your legislator, keep it to one page. Tell them where they can go for more information. Other Rules to Live By Offer yourself as a surrogate staff member to legislators. You can e-mail them periodic political updates on your issue.