Advocacy/Legislative
Washington State PTA - Advocacy in Action
Washington State PTA participates in advocacy year-round about issues impacting children, families, and schools. Washington State PTA also participates in a number of coalitions, workgroups, and committees that align with our mission. This important work ensures that parents have a seat at the table and that their voices are reflected when important decisions are being made.
In addition, Washington State PTA communicates to policymakers by signing on to letters with other education, civic, civil rights, and advocacy organizations to amplify our collective messages to the state and federal legislature.
View Letters to Policymakers online: WA State PTA Advocacy in Action
Washington State PTA - Legislative Platform
The Washington State PTA 2023-2024 WSPTA Legislative Platform is a two-year platform to mirror the Washington state legislative cycle. In 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.
Top 5 Legislative Priorities:
Addressing Student Mental Health Crisis
Addressing Critical Gaps in Education Funding
Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide
Addressing Funding, Inclusion, and Supports in Special Education
Building and Maintaining Safer School Facilities
Read more, including information on the top 5 priorities, on the WA State PTA's website.
Contact Your Elected Officials
President Joe Biden - https://www.whitehouse.gov
US Senator Patty Murray - https://www.murray.senate.gov
US Senator Maria Cantwell - https://www.cantwell.senate.gov
US Representative Derek Kilmer - https://kilmer.house.gov
Governor Jay Inslee - https://www.governor.wa.gov
WA State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal - https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/superintendent-chris-reykdal
Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido (District 2) - https://www.kitsapgov.com/BOC_p/Pages/default.aspx
PTA Advocacy/Legislative Contacts
WA State PTA Advocacy Director Lizzy Sebring - ptaadvocacydir@wastatepta.org
Region 1 Advocacy Chair - vacant - https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/pta-regions/region-1/
National PTA - Take Action - https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/take-action
See action items, sign up for alerts, find elected officials, find legislation
WA State PTA - Action Network Group - https://actionnetwork.org/forms/subscribe-to-wsptas-action-network-group
Subscribe to receive alerts to take action