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Refocus on Kids: Washington State PTSA Legislative Platformfocus DayFocus Day is our premier advocacy event. On Focus Day, PTA members from across the state gather in Olympia to put kids front and center in the legislature. This year, please plan to join us on MONDAY, JANUARY 16 in Olympia for what is certain to be an engaging event.
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Washington State LegislatureThe Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body with 49 members in the Senate and 98 members in the House of Representatives.
You can track bills, read and comment on proposed legislation, learn about committee hearings and testifying, and find all other legislative session information here. Not sure who your legislators are? Go to this link and enter your address. |
Important Advocacy Dates
Focus Day - TBD Legislative Assembly
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Washington State PTA Legislative Platform2016-2018 Legislative Platform (Top Five) Social Emotional Learning* Amply Fund Basic Education* Closing the Opportunity Gap* Standards for Paraeducators* Breakfast after the Bell* Issues Also Supported( listed alphabetically) Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster Children* Engaging Families in Student Success Post-Secondary Higher Education* Removing Barriers to Implementing ECEAP New Long-Term Resolutions (as of 2016) Child Sex Trafficking Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Dyspraxia and their Educational Impact Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Contaminants in Schools auburn school districtThe district’s website contains a wealth of information and is regularly updated.
auburn school boardSchool directors (school board members) are the elected “governors” of the school district, serving four-year terms. The school board holds monthly meetings that are open to the public. School board members can be reached via email (see website). Many are willing to meet either individually or with small groups.
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