The World's Largest Democratic Deliberative Assembly
Over 9,000 delegates attend the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA). The delegates are charged with setting policy for the 3-million-member organization. New Jersey sends between 500 and 600 delegates to the NEA RA, which this year will be held in Portland, July 3-6.
At the NEA RA, Delegates vote on amendments to the NEA Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules. They also vote on proposed resolutions and new business items, setting forth NEA's policy and position statements. Many of these actions have a direct impact on NEA members in New Jersey.
Delegates will also elect members to the NEA Executive Committee. If any vacancies occur in NEA officer or other Executive Committee positions, these may also be filled at the NEA RA.
The RA is the largest democratic deliberative assembly in the world and adheres to Roberts Rules of Order.
More about the RA
- It is the highest decision-making body of the Association.
- It is the primary legislative and policy making body of the Association.
- It derives its power from and is responsible to the membership.
- It adopts the strategic plan and budget, resolutions, the legislative program and other policies of the Association.
- It is the largest democratic deliberative assembly in the world.
- Delegates vote by secret ballet on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.
- Elects: Executive Officers, Executive Committee, & at-large members of the NEA Board of Directors as appropriate.
- Consists of some 9,000 delegates representing local and state affiliates nationwide.
Future NEA RA Dates
2026 - July 3-7 - Denver, CO
2027 - July 1-5 - Indianapolis, IN
2028 - July 1-5 - Washington, DC
2029 - July 1-5 - Kansas City, MO