WSPTA Legislative Assembly 2021

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.