PTA members state-wide came together to vote on the PTA's legislative platform for the next two years. You can read the full details on the State PTA page http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/leg_assembly/index.html
The Legislative Assembly and Advocacy Training event provided opportunities for PTA leadership training, advocacy training and is the venue for voting delegates to examine issues submitted by members. Voting delegates debated and voted on the issues that will make up our 2015-2016 legislative priorities.
(click on any of the below items to see a detailed report of the issue)
WSPTA’s priorities for the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions:
1. Funding McCleary - to meet the paramount duty of fully funding education
2. Create Positive School Climates Through Social Emotional Learning
3. Increasing Capital Funding -to support increasing limitations on local bonds and levies
4. Increased Access to Higher Education
5. Breakfast After the Bell
Also supported (listed alphabetically):
Access, Equity & Opportunity for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
Closing Opportunity Gaps
Equal Access for ELL Students
Family and Community Engagement
Inclusive Special Education
Playground Safety
Investing in Teacher Professional Learning (CTWG Implementation)
Regulating Child Restraint and Isolation in Schools