ADVOCACY RESOURCES

Bellevue PTSA Council Advocacy Directors
Jessica Pan & Jessica Smiddy
Washington State PTA's Legislative Priorities 2019-2020

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. ​For a full description of the platform and Top 5 issues, please visit: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/.

Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2019
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • School Construction and Simple Majority for Bonds
  • Prevent Gun Violence
  • Strategies to Address the Teacher Shortage
  • Strategic K-12 Investments to Close Gaps

2019 WSPTA Supported Issues
  • Best Practices for School Meals – Lunch
  • Best Practices for School Recess
  • Engaging Families in Student Success
  • Fund Paraeducator Training
  • Increase Access to High-Quality Preschool
  • Raise the Age of Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems to 21
  • Safe School Plans and Emergency Preparedness
Focus Areas
Resolutions
​Legislative Principles
Annual Convention
PTA Takes Action
Focus Day & Advocacy Week

Other resources
National PTA Advocacy Site
National PTA Advocacy Toolkit
OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction)
Register to Vote ​