Last month the Washington State PTA gathered virtually for the 45th Legislative Assembly. During the odd-numbered years, delegates vote to amend current issues or to add new, emerging issues to the also supported list. This event was a full weekend of advocacy, education, networking, where delegates adopted several additions and updates to the 2023-24 Legislative Priorities and our permanent resolutions. The theme this year was school facilities, and we heard from guest presenters and panels on this important but often-overlooked topic that is crucial to student safety and learning. On the final day, we voted on one new and one amended legislative issue, and six new or amended resolutions.

You can find the amended top 5 issue “Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide”, and the new also-supported issue “Multi and Heritage Language Education for All” on the 2023-24 Legislative Priorities and the Advocacy webpage.  The six new or updated resolutions are located on the Resolutions webpage.