National PTA Dues Increase

Resources for PTA leaders in Washington

Overview

During the 2024 National PTA Virtual Convention, the voting body approved a $1 increase in the National PTA dues rate as proposed by the National PTA Board of Directors. Effective July 1, 2025, the new National PTA dues portion will be $3.25 per member. This includes any membership sold for FY2026 before July 1, 2025.

For all PTA memberships sold for membership year 2025-2026, please collect dues based on the new National PTA dues rate of $3.25.

Benefits of the Increase and National Membership

Over 70% of national membership dues go to programs and services. The $1.00 increase will cover…

Providing parent voice to the White House, Administration and Congress
Coordinating federal policy and legislative advocacy
Developing programmatic resources to address families’ needs
Training and developing resources for all volunteer leaders
Securing millions of dollars in grants to local, council, region, district and state PTAs
Providing PTA signature opportunities like the Reflections and School of Excellence programs
Facilitating national events like LegCon and Annual Convention
Promoting and defending the PTA brand

For more information on the National PTA dues increase effective July 1, 2025, please refer to our WSPTA Blog article.

Local PTA Dues Implementation Guide

Please remember to update your PTA’s standing rules, policies, resources, transition documents, financial pieces, website and social media sites as necessary. To help PTA leaders in Washington state prepare for the National PTA dues increase, please use the Local PTA Dues Implementation Guide 2025.

Need assistance?

Please reach out to your region director at ptareg#@wastatepta.org (replace # with the region where your PTA is located). If your local PTA belongs to a council, please reach out to your council leaders.

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