ADVOCACY:  Legislation and Resolutions

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VISIT THE TN PTA WEBSITE FOR MORE RESOLUTIONS INFORMATION:  www.tnpta.org

PTA is concerned with enactment, implementation, and enforcement of legislation to improve the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.  Knox County Council PTA encourages all local units to appoint a Legislative Chairman to coordinate the Tennessee PTA legislative program and to provide information to the general membership on issues relating to the health, education, and welfare of children and youth. 

RESOLUTIONS

What is a resolution?  A resolution is a formal statement of opinion adopted by an assembly.  It is through resolutions that you...a PTA or PTSA member...determine:

· What positions will be taken on issues

· What programs are top priorities

· What legislation to work for/support in Nashville

To be considered by the council or state resolutions committee, a resolution shall:

· Concern a field of interest of the council or state PTA

· Be in harmony with the PTA Purposes and basic policies of the PTA

· Concern a matter that is within the scope of the area

· Be accompanied by background material and a narrative summary of that material

LEGISLATION is a very important role in PTA.  Knox County Council PTA encourages all local units to:

1. Attend School Board and Knox County Commission meetings.

2. Use the council newsletter to keep PTA members aware of local issues and to report on relevant state and federal developments.

3. Submit resolutions that address problems, situations or concerns which affect children and youth and require action for a solution.

4.  Attend Tennessee PTA Legislative Days in Nashville, in February and Pertinent Months.  TN PTA will host several legislative days throughout the year, as they are pertinent to particular bills and issues of PTA interest.  This is new this year and therefore still in the planning process.  Visit their website for more info.

5. Legislate for children and youth and submit your Legislation report for the Tennessee PTA Legislation  Award by the January deadline.

6. Contact the KCCPTA Legislative Chairman for help if needed.

TENNESSEE PTA LEGISLATIVE DAYS Info:  www.tnpta.org

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Complete details for preparing and submitting a resolution can be found in the TN PTA Handbooks provided to every PTA and PTSA in the state.