2026-2027 Deadline Dates
Please find below a list of important 2026-2027 deadlines for your local PTA and council. Also included is a list of WSPTA office closures and events for the year. You can download this handy list HERE!
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Governance
Federal Funding for Student Mental Health Is at Risk — Here’s Where Washington Stands
Student mental health services in Washington’s public schools are paid for through a mix of sources: state K-12 staffing formulas, state grants, federal funds, Medicaid reimbursement for eligible services, and regional or local levies. Each layer matters, but the federal piece has become the least dependable — and PTAs have a role to play at…
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Legislative
Ballots Mail October 16 – Count Backwards from There
Washington State PTA opposes all three initiatives on the November ballot, and PTAs around the state have been adopting those positions as their own. If yours hasn’t yet, leaving enough time for you to communicate your PTA’s opposition out to your community is vital. Key deadlines Ballots are mailed Friday, October 16 — the first…
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Legislative
Your PTA Can Take a Position on the November Ballot Initiatives
Three initiatives on the November 3 ballot would affect Washington’s students. The WSPTA board of directors has now voted to oppose all three. Local PTAs and councils can adopt those positions as their own, and we hope yours will. If you haven’t had time to read the full statements, here’s the short version. The fastest…
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Legislative
The Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application
Some families ask, “If my student’s school already offers free meals to everyone, why should I fill out the form?” PTAs can answer: the CNEEB unlocks more than just meals. The CNEEB Application merges the free and reduced-price meal application and the Family Income Survey. Through submission of the CNEEB Application, in addition to free…
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Advocacy
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Health & Well-being
FAQ: WSPTA’S OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE IP26-645
Contents Part 1: Initiative IP26-645 1. What is Initiative 645 (IP26-645 or I-645)? 2. What is the Millionaire’s Tax, who pays it, and where does the money go? 3. What would I-645 actually change? 4. What does a NO vote do? 5. Why is WSPTA opposing a tax measure? 6. WSPTA didn’t endorse the…
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Legislative
Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 645
Washington State PTA, founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state. Our more than 80,000 members share a bold vision for the future in which every child’s potential becomes a reality. Initiative 645 will appear on this November’s ballot with the title “Initiative Measure No. 645 concerns state…
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Advocacy
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Legislative
September Checklist for Running Your PTA
Board To-Do List for September Ongoing Tasks Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report Actively engage in…
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Leadership
September Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
Ongoing Tasks Review the Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Checklist. Host a training or roundtable at council membership meetings addressing timely SOA requirements. Share the new SOA Award with your local leaders. Offer support to local PTAs who may be struggling with any of the SOA requirements. At each council membership meeting, share the SOA items…
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Leadership
Take Action Today to Protect Children and Youth Online
Concerned about student safety online? Take action today to protect children and youth online! Consider sharing this quick and easy National PTA Action Alert out to your communities! On Wednesday August 5, 2026, the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748) (KOSA), advanced through the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The measure, which has strong bipartisan support, is…
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