Advocacy
Legislative Contact Information
 If you have questions or need information, please contact Fred Gray, Jr., Vice President Legislation and Advocacy fgrayjr@glsmgn.com |
Alabama PTA will be sending legislative alerts via postcard and email. We invite you to join us in the gallery at the Alabama State House when the legislature is in session. We encourage you to be an advocate for children individually and collectively. PTA members ultimately make the real difference in achieving legislative goals!
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
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Remember, it's up to you to speak for "every child" with "one voice".
In 2008, PTA Joined the 2008 Mock Election Campaign
The National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) is a nonpartisan voter education program to make students and parents fully aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a fullfledged campaign and national election. - Read More -
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
2008-2010 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.
View the 2008-2010 Alabama PTA Biennial Statement approved at the 2008 Convention (pdf).
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.