Category: Advocacy

The 2019 session of the Minnesota Legislature began on January 8, 2019.  Since then, Minnesota PTA has been monitoring legislation as it has been introduced in committees these last few weeks and months.  The Minnesota PTA Board of Directors approved our 2019 Legislative and Policy Agenda in January, and we use this document to help us determine which issues we will... Read More

Minnesota PTA submitted written testimony to the Senate E-12 Policy Committee in advance of their meeting on Thursday, March 29. Below is the statement explaining why we do not support the “star rating system” currently proposed in Senate File 3086 Read More

Today, the Minnesota Legislature reconvened for the 2018 session. The Minnesota PTA Board of Directors approved our 2018 Legislative and Policy Agenda on January 20. The Legislative and Policy Agenda outlines the focus areas for Minnesota PTA advocacy this legislative session. There are two areas of advocacy activity: Legislative Focus – These are areas where Minnesota PTA will actively advocate... Read More

Minnesota PTA President Deborah Seelinger and President-Elect Heather Starks presented a workshop at the Minnesota School Board Association Leadership Conference on January 12 titled: “How School Boards can Work with PTAs to Support All Children.” School boards do a better job when they are challenged and supported by an informed and involved community. PTA bylaws encourage participation in the decision-making process... Read More