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WSPTA Quick Links:
- Social Emotional Learning: 2020 Legislative Priority
- WSPTA Advocacy: Strategies to address the Teacher Shortage
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.
Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2019-2020
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
2019-2020 WSPTA Supported Issues
Best Practices for School Meals – Lunch
Best Practices for School Recess
Engaging Families in Student Success
Equitable Identification of Highly Capable Students
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
Link to HANDOUTS for each Legislative Priority and WSPTA Supported Issues
Focus Day Recap
- WSPTA's Executive Director's take on Focus Day
- During each year’s legislative session, Washington State PTA holds its annual Focus Day that brings members together at the state capitol to advocate for the association’s legislative platform.