Advocacy
Legislative Chair Recruiting Campaign
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ALABAMA PTA NEEDS YOU!
We are in the process of developing Alabama PTA's new Legislative Take Action Alert System.
We are seeking legislative chairs to serve on the new Alabama PTA Legislative Take Action Team. The group will help the vice president of legislation and advocacy with developing the PTA Legislative Action Alert system, newsletter articles, press releases, short meeting "talk" pieces, and communication with school board representatives, legislators and the governor.
UNIT PRESIDENT'S PLEASE HELP!
Unit president's please help with this extremely important effort by identifying a legislative chair as soon as possible and email his/her name to Andrea Price, Alabama PTA Vice President of Legislation and Advocacy at apriceatptsa@gmail.com. Please submit names by November 14, 2011.
How Do Legislative Chairs Contribute to PTA Units?
Legislative chairs contribute to PTA units by providing critical public policy information, and helping them contact legislators on timely issues, so they can voice PTA concerns and opinions about what affects our children.
Legislative Chairs attend meetings to brainstorm, plan for the year, attend regional trainings, distribute and collect issue surveys to its body via flyers, letters, email, and other social mediums.
| Date | Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (TBD) |
9:30 am –11:30 am | Birmingham | Legislative Action Team Regional Advocacy 101 Training Workshop |
| Dec/Jan (TBD) |
9:30 am –11:30 am | Montgomery | Legislative Action Team Regional Advocacy 101 Training Workshop |
| March 13, 2012 | 9:00 am –2:00 pm | Montgomery | Legislative Advocacy Day |
Legislature Contact Information
Go to the Alabama Legislature web site at www.legislature.state.al.us and print a current contact list for:
Current Issues:
- Increased Funding for School Nurses
- Increased Funding for Distance Learning (ACCESS)
Communicating with Elected Officials - How To Guide
Voter Registration
To register to vote in the State of Alabama, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Reside in Alabama
- Be at least 18 years old (on or before date of election)
- Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have rights restored)
- Have not been legally delcared "mentally incompetent" by a court
You can find voter information on the State Board of Elections website:
http://sos.state.al.us/Elections/2008/ElectionInfo2008.aspx
2010-2012 Alabama PTA Biennial Statement
The Alabama Parent Teacher Association (PTA) biennial statement is the primary authority for public policy action and statements taken by PTA on federal and state legislation, administration policies and regulations, and judicial rulings.
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Alabama PTA
The Alabama PTA is the strongest statewide organization working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. Founded in 1911, Alabama PTA's primary objective is to strengthen the family unit through parent involvement.