Alabama PTA Membership
Membership is the backbone of PTA. It represents a potential for unified action: a unified attack on major problems, a unified push for improved legislation, an opportunity to act on new ideas, and a chance to meet with others and discuss mutual concerns. Upon joining a local PTA, the individual member becomes a member of both the state and national organizations. At the same time local associations are discussing community issues, Alabama PTA and National PTA leaders are addressing ways to improve the laws affecting schools throughout the state and nation. By joining with PTA members, an individual gains a more powerful voice in the decision-making process. Any person interested in the welfare of children and youth qualifies as a potential member in PTA.
PTA membership gives an individual the privilege to vote on all matters of concern to the local PTA, Alabama PTA, and National PTA; to attend and participate in any state or nationally sponsored meeting; and to hold office.
Membership in one unit does not constitute privileges in another local unit. A member of more than one local PTA must pay dues to each because:
- Each local PTA has its own bylaws and rate of dues.
- Local participation requires local membership.
- Each PTA is dependent upon individual membership support to carry out its objectives.
- To join, contact your local PTA or contact us.
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.