ADVOCACY
National PTA’s motto is “every child, one voice.” It is necessary for us to speak out on behalf of children. If one of the areas of concern in your school community indicates a need for a change in policy, it may be necessary for you to speak out – to parents, school faculty, the school board, the city council, or the legislature. If you will be speaking on behalf of PTA, be sure to consult with your PTA leaders. They can help you refine your message and make sure that what you say is in harmony with the goals and mission of PTA. They may also be able to speak on your behalf, when feasible and appropriate.
If the area of concern affects children throughout the state, it may be advisable for your PTA to draft a resolution to submit to the Utah PTA Resolutions Committee for consideration at the annual Utah PTA Leadership Convention. If approved by the membership, the resolution will become one of the issues that the Utah PTA commissioners will actively pursue at the Utah Legislature or the Utah State Board of Education. Information about the resolution process is found in the annual Utah PTA President Handbook and Utah PTA Legislative Handbook.
CURRENT FAMILY LIFE RESOLUTIONS
PTA Resolutions help our organization to function with consistency and unity. It is important that we speak as one voice for the benefit of Utah’s children. Becoming aware of existing resolutions will help you to know what the official stand is on any given issue. If a needed resolution is not in place, you may be the one to bring it forward and help Utah PTA address an issue that will increase our ability to raise healthier, happier, safer children. You can find the full text for each resolution at on the resolutions page.
Utah PTA Family Life Resolutions (Keep in mind that many commissions overlap in their focus. If you do not see a resolution here, it may be listed under another commission, such as safety. For National PTA Resolutions and position statements visit pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions.
FAM 2024-1 Family Engagement in Education
FAM 2023-2 Media Safety
FAM 2023-1 Parenting
FAM 2022-2 Support for Newcomer and Refugee Students and Families
FAM 2022-1 Child Care
FAM 2021-1 Digital Equity and Access
FAM 2018-1 Foster Care Standards
FAM 2014-2 Utah PTA Supports Military Families and Children
FAM 2014-1 Intergenerational Poverty
FAM 2009-2 Child Abuse and Neglect
FAM 2009-1 Early Childhood