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2021-2022 Advocacy Recap

6/2/2022

 
Advocacy Recap
​As we wrap up another school year, Council would like to take a moment to recap some of the amazing advocacy work that has been done this year.

​We also want to thank all of our local PTA Advocacy Chairs, for the work they do at their school and within their community to advocate for all children, and our PTA members, who help strengthen our voice by being a part of the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the country!


In October, PTA delegates came together for the 43rd Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly. During this event, PTA delegates were able to learn, listen, debate and vote on additions to our grassroots legislative platform.

​Three new resolutions and two amended resolutions were approved during the 2021 Legislative Assembly!

New resolutions:
  1. Improving Literacy and Educational Outcomes (18.42) - adopted
  2. Increasing Access and Affordability of Post-Secondary Education (18.43) - adopted as amended
  3. Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth in Highly Mobile Populations (2.27) - adopted as amended
 
Amended resolutions:
  1. School Construction Bond Reform (18.20) - amendments adopted
  2. Student Assessment and Testing (18.13) - amendments adopted

The 60 day 2022 Washington state legislative session ran from January 10th to March 10th. This included the February 2022 Focus Week where PTA Members advocated to elected officials about WA State PTA's Top 5 Legislative Priorities for the current legislative session. 

Some key accomplishments from this year's legislative session include:
  • SHB 1590 will provide school districts with enrollment stabilization funds for the 2021/22 school year equal to half of their enrollment decline from the 2019/20 school year. It will also allow school districts to use 2019/20 enrollment levels to set limits on levy funds collected in 2023.
  • 2SHB 1664 will increase state funding for nurses, social workers, psychologists, and counselors in phases through the 2024/25 school year. Note: Northshore already pays for a lot more nurses and social workers than are funded by the state, this increase in state funding will not necessarily lead to an increase in these staff positions, but it will add some money to NSD's budget. It is a step in the right direction. 
  • E2SHB 1153 will require most school districts to adopt a language access policy and procedures that will help them engage with non-English speaking families.
  • ESHB 1699 will temporarily allow school districts to rehire retired school staff without jeopardizing their retirement benefits. This may help with our current staff shortage problem.
  • SSB 5933 establishes a school seismic safety grant program that will help schools make renovations to increase safety in case of earthquakes and tsunamis.
  • ESSB 5078 will limit the sale of high-capacity magazines to no more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

The end of the legislative session means it’s time to start looking and planning ahead. Here are a few actions you can take before the school year is over:
  • Thank your legislators! We’ve had some great wins this session, so it’s always a good idea to send legislators an email thanking them for their work.
  • Organize a Voter Registration Drive - It’s never too early to register to vote, especially since in Washington State, 16 and 17 year-olds can pre-register and automatically receive their ballots when they turn 18. And 17 year-olds can vote in a primary election, as long as they turn 18 by the time of the general election. Organizing a high school voter registration drive is easier than you think, particularly when you partner with the League of Women Voters Seattle/King County. They have a wealth of information on how to conduct a drive, and often are able to help you on-site with registration forms, signs, buttons, and stickers.
  • Organize a Candidate Forum - This fall, the whole WA State House and half of the Senate are up for re-election this fall, so consider holding a candidate forum. Candidate forums are a great way to get your community engaged in the electoral process, and to voice your issues to the candidates. WSPTA has a Candidate Forum Toolkit to help you have a successful event.
  • Connect with Advocates Across WA State - Want to hear what’s going on with advocacy in other regions across the state? Have information or insights to share? Or are you just looking for an online advocacy community? Join the FB group WA State Parent Legislative Chairs.
  • Save the Date for the 2022 Legislative Assembly, October 15th & 16th - At the 2022 Legislative Assembly, delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our platform. This year is especially important as we will be voting on a new Top 5 to focus on over the next two years. Check with your local PTA about including a budget line to send delegates to the 2022 Leg Assembly if you don't currently have one.

If you would like to learn more about Council's Advocacy work or how you can get involved, visit our Advocacy page.

Advocacy Submission Process Open for 2022 Leg Assembly

4/1/2022

 
Submission Process Now Open • Focus on Advocacy • WSPTA
​As a grassroots association, Washington State PTA relies on its members to provide the priorities that we will advocate for at the state-level and within our communities. Learn more about our WSPTA legislative priorities here and the history of our advocacy efforts here.

Any PTA member is encouraged to submit an issue, resolution, or principle that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level.

The 2022 submission process is now open!
  • Legislative issue submission information
  • Legislative principle submission information
  • Resolution submission information

Key Deadlines:
  • Sunday, May 1, 2022 - Draft due to the WSPTA advocacy director at PTAadvocacydir@wastatepta.org
  • Friday, May 27, 2022 - Complete & Submit online form (Issue Proposal, Principle Proposal, Resolution Proposal)
  • Wednesday, June 1, 2022 -  Upload final proposal Word document in the provided SharePoint folder

To assist you in the process, WSPTA has developed a series of five videos, "The Savvy Submitter's Guide to Issues, Resolutions, and Principles," to walk you through the required steps:
  • Part 1 - "Overview"
  • Part 2 - "Issues"
  • Part 3 - "Resolutions"
  • Part 4 - "Principles"
  • Part 5 - "You've Completed Your Submission, Now What?"

At the 2022 Legislative Assembly, delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our platform. This year is especially important as we will be voting on a new Top 5 to focus on over the next two years.

Questions about submitting or about advocacy? Contact Northshore Council PTSA's Co-VPs of Advocacy, Diana Christiansen and Jennifer Drury.

11/15/21 General Membership Meeting Recap

12/6/2021

 
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Last month Council held their 2nd General Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. We appreciate all the local leaders from across the district as well as community and school partners who took the time to attend! Continue reading for a recap of this meeting.

General Updates from President Jane Chiodo:
  • Reminder to submit your directory requests to Council's Co-Secretaries, Cheri Hardin and Pauline Wray
  • Each PTA needs two insurance documents by December 1st on file with the district
  • 3 Events coming up this week: Anxiety Presentation, Teen Independence Presentation, and a DEI Roundtable. Visit our Calendar page for more information on upcoming events.

Council Business: The minutes from the September 2021 meeting were approved as written. Council's AIM insurance for the year was renewed and paid for in October. The mid year financial review committee was appointed while the election for the Nominating Committee was postponed until the next membership meeting.

Guest Speakers: ​
  • Dr. Michelle Reid, Northshore School District Superintendent, presented information on the bond and levies coming up during the special election in February 2022. She discussed that we had the lowest drop in enrollment in the state from Covid. However, we still rely on and need the bond and levy money to fund many of our programs. She also mentioned that the bonds and levies are not looking for new taxes, they are renewed taxes that already exist. Finally, she shared that the presentation is available to share at other PTA meetings.
  • Sue Freeman came and shared information about Northshore Nourishing Network, an organization that has been around for 11 years. Visit their website to find information about local food banks as well as other programs to help families in need. Council also keeps a list of food banks hosted at our local schools. If your school/PTA has a food bank that you would like added to this list please email us. If you would like information on setting up a food bank at your school, contact Melissa Kline.
  • Darin Hanson and Salim Mohammed from Maywood Hills PTA shared their new and successful approach to membership. This year, membership was paid for by their PTA for anyone who opted in via a simple two step process on their website. With this shift in their membership campaign they are able to focus more efforts on volunteering, events, and engaging with their members & school community.

Council Reports: 
  • F.A.C.E (Family and Community Engagement): Claudine Miller ​discussed strategies for engaging with your school by surveying your school's teachers and admins to find out the top three needs and/or top three wishes for this year.
  • Membership: Melissa Kline & Hanisha Bakshani shared our membership progress so far this year. For more information, visit our Membership page.
  • Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program: Mary Khouzam shared information about how to apply for this program. Click here to learn more. Council is also hosting an upcoming Parent Education event through the grants program called “Guiding Teens On the Bumpy Road to Independence”. To learn more about this event and others, visit our Parent Education Opportunities page. 
  • Reflections: Jasmine Lee Fry provided information about submitting art to Council by the December 3rd deadline. Visit our Reflections page to learn more.
  • Advocacy: Diana Christiansen & Jen Drury gave several updates including:
    • A survey for local leaders/advocacy chairs on how Council can better support local advocacy efforts.
    • Save the Date for Advocacy Week which is taking place January 17-21, 2022
    • WA state PTA blog has an article about the importance of filling out the paperwork for free and reduced lunch. By filling out the paperwork, it gives families and students access to more than just free and reduced lunches. Click here to learn more.
    • A recap of the 2021 Legislative Assembly which included an update on approved resolutions and amendments to existing resolutions as well as our Top 5 priorities. They also noted that one primary focus for Advocacy right now is more nurses and mental health professionals in the schools.
  • Mental Health Committee: Melissa Kline and Pauline Wray shared that the Mental Health Committee will be hosting a Parent Education event on Wednesday, November 17th at 1pm titled "Identifying and Addressing Youth Anxiety with Kendra Read, PhD". Click here to view a recording of this presentation. They also shared some of the other efforts that the committee has been doing to bring more mental health awareness and resources to students and families around the district, including promoting NSD's December 9th Forefront Suicide Prevention Training for parents and caregivers of high school students.

We hope you will join us for our next General Membership Meeting on January 20th, 2022 @ 7pm.
For a full list of our upcoming meetings and events, check out our Calendar.

Advocacy Efforts Survey

11/16/2021

 
Advocacy Efforts Survey

​We're fresh out of Legislative Assembly and gearing up for Focus Week which will take place January 17 - 21, 2022!

Let us know how we can support advocacy efforts at your school! Please complete Council's short Advocacy Efforts Survey to help us serve you better.

Additionally, Council's Co-VPs of Advocacy, Diana Christiansen and Jennifer Drury, are happy to speak at one of your PTA's board or general meetings or talk with folks one-on-one about questions they have about getting involved in advocacy at all levels. Please reach out to us at advocacy@northshorecouncilptsa.org.

2021 WSPTA Legislative Assembly Recap

10/28/2021

 
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Last weekend, delegates from Northshore PTAs joined over 350 members to come together at the 43rd Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly to learn, listen, debate and vote on additions to our grassroots legislative platform.

Three new resolutions and two amended resolutions were approved during the 2021 Legislative Assembly.

New resolutions:
  1. Improving Literacy and Educational Outcomes (18.42) - adopted
  2. Increasing Access and Affordability of Post-Secondary Education (18.43) - adopted as amended
  3. Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth in Highly Mobile Populations (2.27) - adopted as amended
 
Amended resolutions:
  1. School Construction Bond Reform (18.20) - amendments adopted
  2. Student Assessment and Testing (18.13) - amendments adopted
 
The WSPTA Resolutions webpage has been updated with the titles of the new resolutions and are identifiable as either *new*, *amended*, or *retired*.

WSPTA looks forward to seeing everyone next year for the 44th annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly where delegates will vote on a new Top 5 platform. Look for information this spring on how to submit a proposal on a topic that is important to you, your community, or your PTA!

WSPTA Legislative Assembly 2021

9/13/2021

 
2021 Legislative Assembly
Registration is now open for the 43rd Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly!

PTA delegates from across the state will come together to update the WSPTA legislative platform. At legislative assembly, discover the power PTA has to advocate for the success of every child – the whole child. In PTA every member has an equal voice, and your input matters a great deal to the success of PTA's grassroots member-driven platform. PTA is needed more than ever right now, and you can help!

Key Things to Note:
  • WSPTA Legislative Assembly will take place virtually October 23-24, 2021
  • Classes, panels and general sessions will be accessed through the Whova app using either the desktop or mobile app. The app will be available starting October 8.
  • Cost is $40 per attendee
  • A subsidized rate of $10 is available to help members who may need a little assistance
  • A reduced student fee of $10 is available, which gives a student an all-access pass to classes, education sessions, and caucusing
  • Voting Delegates must be submitted by your PTA President no later than October 10th @ 11:59pm
  • Registration Deadline for voting delegates is October 17th @ 11:59pm
  • Registration Deadline for all other attendees is October 24th @ 12pm
  • Deadline to submit a pre-filed amendment for consideration is October 24th @ 8am

During the 43rd annual Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly, delegates will decide the public policy positions that guide state and local advocacy work for WSPTA and its associated local PTAs and councils. To learn more about being a voting delegate, visit WSPTA's Legislative Assembly Voting Information page which includes the 2021 Voters’ Guide that has been created to help delegates prepare for the caucusing and general sessions.

The Washington State PTA legislative platform is a two-year platform to mirror the Washington state legislative cycle. On the even-numbered years, the new platform is voted on by members at the legislative assembly in the fall. The top five issues become our short-term platform and consist of our priority issues when advocating throughout the year. Other issues are placed on an “also supported” list. Learn about WSPTA's current legislative priorities and other supported issues by clicking here.

Be a part of the process and help direct the course for WSPTA advocacy by serving as a delegate for your PTA!  If you are interested in attending Legislative Assembly as a delegate for your local PTA, contact your local PTA president.
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Check out the Legislative Assembly web page to learn more about this year's event.

3/1 Advocacy Updates

3/1/2021

 
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​PTA Advocacy is still going strong!

Read below to hear about some of the things that have been happening recently and find out how you can still get involved at both the State and National levels!

​PTA Supports Clean Drinking Water in Our Schools. 
WSPTA supports House Bill 1139, which would pay for and require testing for lead and remediation of public-school outlets that have elevated levels of lead (above 5 ppb). We encourage you to ask questions, educate your parents, and advocate where necessary for clean drinking water. Read this Seattle Times article for more information on the proposed bill. View the bill itself here to find out more and even comment directly on the bill by clicking the “comment” button on the upper right.

PTA Call to Action: Addressing Firearm Safety Measures to Increase Public Safety

We have the opportunity to restrict the access of these most deadly weapons in SSB 5078, which would limit the sale and transfer of high-capacity magazines over 17 rounds. This common-sense legislation was requested by our Attorney General’s office. PTA Advocates can write their legislators and encourage their friends and community members to take a few minutes for the safety of our kids. Add your personal request or story into the accompanying message provided in the Action Network link. Legislators have told us that hearing your personal touch makes a huge impact!

Reopening School Buildings - Role of PTAs
PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the United States. Washington State PTA and all its affiliated PTAs have the mission to advocate for the health, safety, well-being, and education of the 1.1 million K-12 students across all of Washington state. The role of PTA in advocacy regarding students returning to learning in school buildings is complicated and you may find yourself asking "What CAN PTA leaders do?". WSPTA has put together this resource to help local leaders navigate this unprecedented time.

Washington state legislators are well into their session.   Some highlights of what they have done so far:
  • Governor Jay Inslee signed into law ESHB 1368, putting $2.2 billion into play across the state for activities related to economic and small business recovery, reopening schools, rental assistance, and COVID-related contact tracing, testing, and vaccinations.
  • School districts had to submit a school reopening plan to OSPI by March 1 to receive their portion of the federal stimulus funding.
  • The House and Senate have passed and will be sending EHB 1121 shortly to the Governor’s desk for signature, likely sometime this week. The bill would authorize the State Board of Education (SBE) to offer graduation requirement waivers to high school seniors in times of emergencies.
  • The House passed SHB 1162 by a vote of 72-26. The bill would allow high school students to graduate with 20 credits, as long as all 17 core credits have been completed, and would add another pathway for graduation – the performance exhibition.
  • The House passed ESHB 1336, which would authorize public utility districts, port districts, second-class cities, towns, and counties to provide retail telecommunications services.
For more information on the legislative session read Washington State PTA’s Week 6 and Week 7 reports.
To see current bills and their progress check out WSPTA's Week 8 Bill Status Report.​

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Don't forget about National PTA LegCon 2021 which starts next week!


​There's still time to join NPTA March 9-11 for their first virtual Legislative Conference! You can now register up until the last day of the conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other PTA leaders and learn how to advocate for every child. Check out the full schedule of events and workshops. Read about the benefits of attending LegCon and be sure to register today!


Ways to Continue PTA Advocacy Education for You & Your Members  
  1. Check out the most recent weekly update from WSPTA Legislative Consultant, Marie Sullivan, to discover: 
    ​​            • The timelines for our state legislature’s work this session
                • What bills are on track to pass and what has stalled
                • How our PTAs are working to promote PTA priorities and issues
  2. Go to Washington State PTA Advocacy pages to check out great videos and handouts which introduce Washington State PTA issues and priorities. The direct link to the videos is Advocacy 2021 Session - YouTube  
  3. Sign up for Action Network to participate in timely action alerts through the session. As a bonus, subscribers to the Action Network receive the new “Focus on Advocacy” newsletter.
  4. Contact Northshore Council's VP of Advocacy, Diana Christiansen, with any questions you may have around increasing your PTAs Advocacy efforts.

2020 Legislative Assembly Wrap-Up

11/1/2020

 
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​​Washington State PTA just hosted its first Virtual Legislative Assembly! Throughout the last few weeks, panels and classes were held over Zoom to help educate our Washington State PTA leaders.
The 42nd Assembly then wrapped up October 24-25 with the general sessions and voting on issues and resolutions.
This year's theme was PTA: Now More Than Ever.

During the legislative assembly Washington State PTA and its local PTAs, councils, and members work together to develop short-term legislative issues and long-term PTA resolutions. The issues and resolutions can be used to advocate not only at state level with our elected representatives, but also within schools and districts to help support all children.
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WSPTA Top 5 Legislative Issues:
1. Increase Access to Nursing, Mental Health, and Social Emotional Learning Staff
2. Support Students and Preserve Education Funding
3. Increasing Educational Equity by Closing the Digital Divide
4. Supports and Funding for Students with Disabilities and Their Families
5. Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence and Suicide

Also Supported Issues:
♦ Equitable Identification and Services for Highly Capable Students
♦ Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change
♦ Safe School Plans and Emergency Preparedness

New and Updated Resolutions:
  • Cultural Access Programs and Expanded Learning Opportunities
  • School Nutrition, Breakfast and Lunch Policies
  • Equitable Access to Recess, Play, Unstructured Time, and Physical Activity
  • Social Emotional Learning and Student Success
  • Restorative Justice and Improving Student Outcomes
  • Dismantling Institutional and Systemic Racism
  • Improving Access and Outcomes in Special Education
  • Supporting K-12 Career and Technical Education
  • Mitigating the Health Effects of Climate Change

New Principle under the category of Safe and Nurturing Environments for Children and Youth:
Washington State PTA shall identify and initiate education and action on public policy that
provides safe and supportive settings and climates for children and youth. The association
shall support:
  • Anti-bullying and anti-harassment
  • Multi-cultural education
  • Student and parent education regarding internet safety
  • Media education
  • Traffic and pedestrian safety
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Safe and healthy schools, which reduce environmental hazards
  • Consistent, age-appropriate, unstructured play opportunities
  • Prevention of trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse of minors
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Integration of internet safety and electronic communications into school curriculums
  • Anti-racism, anti-discrimination, anti-oppression *new*

Information and details about Washington State PTA’s full legislative platform can be found on their website: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/
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Our Washington State PTA leaders did a great job leading us through a legislative process that held true to the PTA spirit of consensus.

Northshore PTSA council would like to thank our Washington State PTA 
Board of Directors, especially our president, Janice Kutzera, for the amazing amount of work they did to make this brand new virtual process not only flow smoothly, but also still allow delegates to use their voices to promote, defend, and oppose legislative proposals. We like to also thank Heidi Bennet, our Region 6 Advocacy Chair, who helped council and PTA presidents by developing a member survey that was sent out to PTA members in our region and informed voting delegates of the priorities of local members. Finally, thank you to our local presidents and advocacy chairs that shared out this survey!

This is an exciting time in PTA to time to get your members involved. We know the state legislature will

have a budget deficit and that school districts are facing added expenses due to the pandemic. We also
know that children and their families are feeling frustrated and isolated. The PTA can help with
education advocacy at a state level and with advocacy at a local level by forming personal connections
to our members. It is time to PTA: NOW MORE THAN EVER.

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How can you get involved in PTA advocacy?
1. Make sure you are signed up for advocacy information and action alerts through the Washington State PTA's Action Network!
2. Come to a Northshore Council general meeting or roundtable discussion! Our next General Meeting is November 16th at 7pm. See the full calendar on the Northshore PTSA website.
3. Mark your calendar for FOCUS DAY: January 18th, 2021 which is our opportunity to directly speak to legislators!

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Legislative Assembly E-Survey Resource

9/16/2020

 
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Find out what is important to your members before your delegates vote at the 2020 Legislative Assembly!

WA State PTA has made it easy for PTA leaders to survey your members with this e-survey. Just send the link out to your members and WSPTA will send you the results for your school before legislative assembly starts to see your members’ responses. Your delegates can use these results to guide their votes along with the education and caucusing sessions available for all topics. This survey will provide great input to help your delegates represent your PTA.

Looking for help on how to communicate this e-survey with your members? Check out the wording from WSPTA's Communication Kit for local PTAs below that includes longer messaging for articles and shorter messaging for social media posts. The e-survey closes on October 9th, so make sure to start sharing it today!


Short Messaging to Promote the E-Survey
What issues are most important to you? Hurry - the e-survey closes on 10/9!

​Your  voice matters -- please take a few minutes and complete our  [insert your PTA or council name) PTA e-survey.
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There’s a wide range of topics and we need your input when we vote at the upcoming Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly.  The survey is just titles only, so take a few moments to review the WSPTA Voters’ Guide. But don’t delay, the e-survey closes on 10/9.

​Longer Messaging to Promote the E-Survey (Option A)

What issues are most important to you? Hurry - the e-survey closes on 10/9!
 
​Your voice matters -- please take a few minutes and complete our [insert your PTA or council name) PTA e-survey.
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There’s a wide range of advocacy issues and we need your voice to help our PTA delegates vote on the Top 5 issues that are most important to us. The survey also includes other proposed positions that delegates will vote on to develop the WSPTA platform.  
 
The issues all support the health, education, and welfare of children and youth --  from increasing access to mental health to preventing gun violence and suicide to closing the digital divide. Resolutions range from access to recess and unstructured play to improving outcomes in special education to dismantling institutional and systemic racism. Plus, one new principle against racism, discrimination, and oppression. 
 
The survey is just titles only, so take a few moments to review the WSPTA Voters’ Guide. But don’t delay, the e-survey closes on October 10/9.

​Longer Messaging to Promote the E-Survey (Option B)

​What issues are most important to you? Hurry - the e-survey closes on 10/9!

Member voice matters — please take a few minutes and complete our  [insert your PTA name) PTA e-survey. There’s a wide range of advocacy issues and we need your voice to help our PTA delegates vote on the Top 5 issues that are most important to us. The survey also includes other proposed positions that delegates will vote on to develop the WSPTA platform.  The issues all support the health, education, and welfare of children and youth but the proposed platform covers a wide spectrum of advocacy positions and legislative policies from increasing access to mental health to preventing gun violence and suicide to closing the digital divide. There are also eight resolutions with topics ranging from access to recess and unstructured play to improving outcomes in special education to dismantling institutional and systemic racism. Plus one new principle against racism, discrimination, and oppression. Take the e-survey and let us know what’s important to you.

There’s also a WSPTA Voters’ Guide to give you more information on all the issues as the survey just has the titles. Take a few moments to review that information as you take the e-survey.

Your replies will help guide our PTA’s delegates when they vote at the upcoming WSPTA Legislative Assembly in late October where the new 2020-2021 Platform will be set.

Take a few moments to learn more about the proposed positions and share your priorities with us with the e-survey But don’t delay the e-survey closes on October 9.

Legislative Assembly 2020

9/13/2020

 
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Registration is now open for the 42nd Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly!

PTA delegates from across the state will come together to update the WSPTA legislative platform. At legislative assembly, discover the power PTA has to advocate for the success of every child – the whole child. In PTA every member has an equal voice, and your input matters a great deal to the success of PTA's grassroots member-driven platform. PTA is needed more than ever right now, and you can help!

Key Things to Note:
  • WSPTA Legislative Assembly will take place virtually from October 24-25
  • Caucusing, education sessions, and other activities will begin September 29
  • Cost is $25 per attendee
  • Registration Deadline is October 8th.
  • A reduced student fee of $10 is available, which gives a student an all-access pass to classes, education sessions, and caucusing.
  • Voting Delegates must be submitted by your PTA President no later than October 6th @ 11:59pm

​The Washington State PTA legislative platform is a two-year platform to mirror the Washington state legislative cycle. This year, as with every even-numbered year, the new platform will be voted on by members during the legislative assembly. Learn about WSPTA's current legislative priorities and other supported issues by clicking here.

Be a part of the process and help direct the course for WSPTA advocacy by serving as a delegate for your PTA!  If you are interested in attending Legislative Assembly as a delegate for your local PTA, contact your local PTA president.
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Check out the Legislative Assembly web page to learn more about this year's event.
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