Still
Asking: Make the hard choices. In this letter to legislators, PTA
members share their stories (and budget lines) to remind Olympia: The quality
of a comprehensive K-12 education can’t rest on inequitable and unstable local
levies, private fund-raising, or grants for the select few. Please read, share
and encourage members to contact their legislators.
News
update:
The state legislature ended its 2013 general session without an operations
budget and without agreeing on key K-12 issues – such as how to fund and phase
in the expanded program of basic education. Still no word on K-3 funding or
when all kids will get access to the 24-credit diploma aligned with career and
college expectations. A special session has started, but only a handful of
leaders are engaged at this point. Most legislators are at home and would be
happy to meet. You just need to ask.
June
deadlines for advocacy proposals:
- Legislative proposals are due June 1
- Resolutions proposals are due June 15
- Proposals to amend WSPTA Legislative Principles are due June 15
Forms
and information are posted on the website:
