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. During the odd-numbered years, members vote to amend current issues or to add new, emerging issues to the also supported list.
Click on the link below for a list of the Washington State PTA's Legislative Platform for 2019-2020
https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/
The WSPTA Legislative Principles consist of five overarching categories: budget, revenue and funding; family and community engagement; public education policies; health and well-being of children and youth; and safe and nurturing environments for children and youth. Long term legislative principles fill the gaps in the short-term issue platform when an emerging issue arises for members to advocate on behalf of children. Amendments to this list are considered for adoption by members at our legislative assembly.
SAVE THE DATE for the 2020 Washington State Legislative Assembly
Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
View the webpage for details.
