Advocacy

This page covers the legislative priorities of our regional PTA/PTSA organizations.  As well, information is included here about how to contact your representatives and senators.

Washington State PTA Legislative Priorities

2025-2026

• Closing the Funding Gaps

• Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis

• Addressing Funding, Inclusion, and Supports in Special Education

• Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide

• Expanding School Construction Funding Options

Full summary of the legislative priorities

Resources

• Subscribe to WSPTA's Action Network Group

  • WSPTA will broadcast actionable and informational alerts that reflect topics that are currently being worked on.

• Find your representatives

• Attend WSPTA events

• WSPTA's Advocacy page

• Bellevue PTSA Council's Advocacy page

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Washington State PTA and National PTA provide valuable resources regarding DEI including training and advocacy resources.

• Washington State PTA DEI in Family Engagement

• National PTA DEI in building a better PTA