Legislative Day 2026
May 18–19, 2026 | Washington, DC
Register today to join us in Washington, DC for two days of learning, networking, collaborating, and important advocacy work – May 18-19, 2026. Participation in NAPSEC Legislative Day enables you to do the incredibly important work of bringing the priorities of your program, and the students and families you serve, before legislators and senior staff on Capitol Hill. NAPSEC will set up to four meetings for you with your representatives in the House of Representatives and/or the Senate and will supply you with the supporting materials and preparation necessary to maximize your visit.
Registration Fees
Registration fee includes conference materials, advocacy training, a welcome reception, and scheduled congressional meetings.
2026 Legislative Day Agenda
Before we enter congressional offices, join us as we ground ourselves in purpose. Join fellow NAPSEC members for an optional morning walk along the Tidal Basin as we reflect on civil rights, federal responsibility, and the students and families we serve. We gather to remember that access to education is a civil right — and that federal policy shapes opportunity.
Monday, May 18
Route:
Start: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
End: Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
Distance: Approximately 0.7–0.9 miles
Terrain: Flat, paved, ADA accessible. Comfortable shoes recommended.
at The Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Guest Speaker Nicole Fuller, Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails
Tuesday, May 19
Congressional meetings – schedules are unique for each attendee and are almost always conducted between the hours of 9AM and 5PM. We will share your schedule the week prior to Legislative Day. Please note schedules may shift and we will have a final schedule available for you at registration on Monday afternoon.
Wednesday, May 20
– American Grill
Unsure who your elected representatives are? Check here, or reach out to NAPSEC for help. Please note the last day to register is April 20, 2026. For group registrations please contact the NAPSEC office directly at napsec@napsec.org.
Please reserve your room early – we are expecting a busy spring for advocacy and the hotel is likely to sell out. NAPSEC has secured a block of discounted rooms for a nightly rate of $379 (exclusive of taxes and fees) at:
Hyatt Regency Washington
Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001