Kent Area PTA Council - Legislation Information

BREAKING NEWS: Kent Area Council PTA Endorses EHJR 4204 - Simple Majority for Our Schools. This legislation would change the state constitution which currently requires a 60% super-majority to pass local school levies, to a much more fair 50% + 1 vote.

Learn more about how to support passage of this resolution, including how to endorse, donate and volunteer at http://simplybetterschools.org/.

Simple Majority for Our Schools Campaign

Kent Simple Majority Campaign Kickoff - October 8th - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Steer Restaurant in Kent
Volunteer Call Center Master Schedule

Legislative Advocacy…It's what PTA Does

We all joined PTA because we wanted to make a difference for children and PTA Legislative Advocacy can make a huge difference for all children in our state IF enough of us get involved. The goal of KAC PTA Legislative Advocacy is to help members understand the issues impacting children and to provide easy ways to help because Legislative Advocacy is what PTA Does!

KAC Legislative Advocacy Resources for Local Unit PTAs

Provided so every local unit PTA can advocate for children, whether they have a Legislation Chair or not!

Legislative Chair Resources

2007 - 2008 WSPTA Legislative Issues Survey New!
Advocacy and Legislation Handbook from the WSPTA Leadership packet
Local Unit PTA Legislative Chair Timeline provides a quick look at what you can do and who can help

Monthly Resources

PTA Legislative Advocacy Reports that ANYONE can read at a PTA Membership or Board Meeting

What is PTA Legislative Advocacy?

PTA Legislative Advocacy Flyer that ANYONE can copy and hand out at a PTA Membership or Board Meeting

WSPTA Legislative Issue Survey

PTA Legislative Advocacy Newsletter Article that is ready to copy into your PTA’s newsletter* Legislative Assembly - What it is and why kids need your PTA to send a delegate to it.

*If your PTA’s newsletter is distributed by "Kid Mail" (sent home with students, is mailed with the school’s newsletter etc) then it is essential to first obtain permission from the school’s principal before including this article in your PTA’s newsletter. More information is available in WSPTA’s Guidelines for Using “Kid Mail”.

Additional Resources

Provided to assist your PTA to locate a Legislative Chair

How to Find a PTA Legislative Chair
Use the following job description on any flyers requesting volunteers: Legislative Chair - Enable PTA to make a big difference for children by being a conduit of information. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn. Extensive support provided by PTA Council and Region Legislative Chairs.
Legislative Chair Recruitment Flyer. Download a Legislation Chair Recruitment Flyer, print on brightly colored paper, and have copies available at every PTA function.

Upcoming Events

2007 WSPTA Legislative Assembly

October 5-6, 2007
SeaTac Marriot
SeaTac, WA

Legislative Assembly is where PTA advocates from across the state gather to learn more about the proposed legislative issues, debate each issue, and then vote to determine the WSPTA Legislative Priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Every local unit is encouraged to send a delegate(s) to represent the priorities of that local unit. For more information go to the WSPTA Legislation Website.

PTA Region 9 Legislative Advocacy

PTA Region 9 Legislative Advocacy web page

Washington State PTA Legislation Information

WSPTA Legislation website

National PTA Legislation Information

PTA and the other Washington

Links to Other Advocacy Organizations

Voter Registration Information

King County election information Voter Registration forms available for download in 8 different languages English, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Government Links