PTA delegates from across Washington gathered on October 18–19 for the 47th annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly, where members helped shape the association’s advocacy focus for the year ahead.
WSPTA Considerations for 2025:
Issue:
- Restoring funding for education and wrap-around supports
Principles:
- Strengthening budget and revenue policies
- Addressing food insecurity
Resolutions:
- Supporting resolutions on immigrant student rights
- Digital safety
- LGBTQ+ inclusion
The weekend was filled with trainings and panels that covered issues related to Federal School funding, preparing for Focus Day, working with School Board Members, and presenting testimony to legislators.
The membership voted to add Restoring funding for education and wrap-around supports to the WSPTA legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session. This allows WSPTA to advocate for legislation or polices at the state level for federal programs previously funded for children, youth, and families (healthcare, food, special education).
The delegates voted to add two principles under the WSPTA legislative principles. Under the Budget, Revenue, and Funding category, a principle opposing school vouchers was approved. Under the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth category, a principle advocating for local, state, and federal programs related to food insecurity was approved.
The delegates voted to adopt a new resolution and amend two existing resolutions. Resolutions are a long-term part of the WSPTA legislative platform. They provide guidance to advocacy for all levels of PTA in Washington State. The new resolution for Rights and Services for Immigrant Children and Youth was adopted. This resolution highlights the beliefs that every child residing in the United States-regardless of immigration status-has the right of access to a high-quality public education.
Resolution Digital and Internet Safety was amended to reflect Artificial Intelligence and its presence for children. Also amended was the resolution LGBTQ+Inclusion to be renamed LGTQIA2S+Safety and Inclusion.
Find these changes here and learn more about advocacy.
Save these advocacy dates:
- Pre-Session Legislator Panel (webinar): Dec. 10, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- What to Expect during the 2026 State Legislative Session (webinar): Jan. 8, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Join Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan and leaders of the Washington State Legislature for a discussion about priorities during the 2025 Legislative Session
- Register here
- WSPTA Focus Day: January 19, 2026 (Olympia)
Read the full recap soon on WSPTA’s website.