Kent Area PTA Council - Legislation Information

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

2009 WSPTA Legislative Assembly
Online Legislative listserv signup form - New version for 2009-10
Local Unit PTA Legislative Chair Timeline provides a quick look at what you can do and who can help
Other WSPTA resources

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

2009 WSPTA Legislative Assembly

October 2-3, 2009 (Fri./Sat.)
SeaTac Marriott
SeaTac, WA

Join us for the premier advocacy and legislation training and planning event of the year! Local units and councils send delegates to our statewide Legislative Assembly to develop our statewide legislative platform and to learn how to effectively advocate for children at all levels. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

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