PTA is the largest child advocacy group in the country. WSPTA is the oldest and the largest nonprofit grassroots children's advocacy assocation in Washington state. Together we can strengthen our voice to improve the quality of our children's health, welfare, safety, and education.

Our role and goal at Tambark Creek PTSA is to keep an eye on any legislative issues that affect Tambark Creek families directly. We will post links to keep you informed of legislative events and activities you can be involved in.

Contact president@tambarkcreekptsa.org for more information.

 

WSPTA Legislative Platform

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. A full playlist of issue education videos is available on the WSPTA YouTube channel.

Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2023-2024

- Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis

- Addressing Critical Gaps in Education Funding

- Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide

- Addressing Funding, Inclusion, and Supports in Special  Education

- Building and Maintaining Safer School Facilities

 

2023-2024 WSPTA Supported Issues

- Creating a Diverse and Effective Educator Workforce

- Expanding School Construction Funding Options

- Harnessing the Benefits of Mastery-based Learning

- Improving Equitable Identification and Access for   Highly Capable Students

- Increasing Education Equity by Closing the Digital  Divide

- Increasing Support for Equitable Family Engagement

- Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

- Supporting a Meaningful High School Diploma

 

 

Organization/Contact
Tambark Creek PTSA   Advocacy Chair: TBD	Legislative News Archive
Everett PTSA Council   Advocacy Chair: Clarissa Phillips Region 7 Advocacy Chair: Open	Everett PTSA Council Website Mission and Goals Legislative News Training Opportunities Region 7 News
Washington State PTA   Advocacy Director: Lizzy Sebring	Washington State PTA Website Vision and Mission Legislative Principles Legislative News WSPTA Events & Programs WSPTA Training WSPTA Blog Action E-List subscription
National PTA   VP Advocacy: Collin Robinson	National PTA Website Mission and Values Training and Development Our Children Magazine Legislative Conference
Washington State Legislature   Senator Maria Cantwell, Democrat Senator Patty Murray, Democrat Click here to find your representatives	Bill Information/Committee Reports Agendas/Schedules/Calendars Access to recorded, unedited state government deliberations