What to Expect During the 2027 Legislative Session
Join WSPTA legislative consultant Marie Sullivan to learn what to expect during the 2027 Washington state legislative session including how you and your PTA can get involved. Register belo
Pre-Session Legislator Panel
The WSPTA Advocacy Team along with our legislative consultant Marie Sullivan will host a panel of legislators to talk about what to expect in the upcoming 2027 legislative session. Panelists TBA Registration required, please register at the link below.
Ballots Are Arriving: How Your PTA Can Help This Election
Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election arrive in mailboxes this week. The Washington State PTA Board of Directors voted to oppose three measures on this year’s ballot, and local PTAs are deciding how to engage. What your PTA can do depends on the action it has taken. Because each measure is decided separately, your…
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Apple Health (Medicaid) Changes Are Coming — Where to Send Families for Help
Federal changes under H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) are changing Medicaid eligibility in Washington, where the program is called Apple Health. About 11,000 lawfully present immigrants and refugees lost Apple Health coverage on Oct. 1, and the state Health Care Authority projects 200,000 to 320,000 more Washingtonians could lose coverage in 2027,…
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National PTA’s Position on the Federal Role in Education: Why It Matters This School Year
As PTA leaders plan for the new school year, one National PTA position statement belongs on your board’s agenda. “The Federal Government’s Role in Education,” adopted by the 2026 National PTA Board of Directors, sets out what PTA believes the U.S. Department of Education must do. It also gives PTAs a clear basis for speaking…
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Federal Funding for Student Mental Health Is at Risk — Here’s Where Washington Stands
Student mental health services in Washington’s public schools are paid for through a mix of sources: state K-12 staffing formulas, state grants, federal funds, Medicaid reimbursement for eligible services, and regional or local levies. Each layer matters, but the federal piece has become the least dependable — and PTAs have a role to play at…
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Ballots Mail October 16 – Count Backwards from There
Washington State PTA opposes all three initiatives on the November ballot, and PTAs around the state have been adopting those positions as their own. If yours hasn’t yet, leaving enough time for you to communicate your PTA’s opposition out to your community is vital. Key deadlines Ballots are mailed Friday, October 16 — the first…
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Your PTA Can Take a Position on the November Ballot Initiatives
Three initiatives on the November 3 ballot would affect Washington’s students. The WSPTA board of directors has now voted to oppose all three. Local PTAs and councils can adopt those positions as their own, and we hope yours will. If you haven’t had time to read the full statements, here’s the short version. The fastest…
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The Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application
Some families ask, “If my student’s school already offers free meals to everyone, why should I fill out the form?” PTAs can answer: the CNEEB unlocks more than just meals. The CNEEB Application merges the free and reduced-price meal application and the Family Income Survey. Through submission of the CNEEB Application, in addition to free…
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Legislative Assembly Q&A
Have you never gone to Legislative Assembly? Come learn what Legislative Assembly is about and why you should attend. Bring your questions about why it is important to attend. You can also bring questions about any questions related to Legislative Assembly, the principles we will be talking about and any other advocacy related questions. Register…