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All resolutions must be RECEIVED in the National PTA office by DECEMBER 15, prior to the year of convention in which the resolutions will be voted upon, if accepted.

NO FACSIMILES (FAX) WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONLY HARD-COPY MAILED SUBMISSIONS.

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Cover sheet filled out correctly

Proper signatures

Table of contents included

All pages, with exception of the required submission cover page, numbered consecutively

Reference sheet included that substantiates each “Whereas” statement by referencing the page or pages that provides documentation in the submitted background material

Included on each page the author, title, publisher, and date for each source.  Online sources should include the URL

Written in national language

Correct grammar and spelling throughout

Position statement not previously adopted by National PTA

Resolution not previously adopted by National PTA

Background material - not more than 25 double sided or 50 single sided pages.

Font size no smaller than 10 with 1 inch margin

Used a variety of sources (must be three per whereas) that are factual and verifiable.

When articles were included, submitted them in their entirety.

Used references that are bracketed and numbered in the background material, indicating which “Whereas’ statement they support

Included date appropriate references (published no more than six years ago)

Used clear and concise information in all Whereas’

Included summary that was no more than 150 words (that explains the intent and scope of the resolution)

Please note that not following the above checklist might jeopardize your resolution from moving forward!

Mail your completed submission to:

National PTA
Attn: Information Center Manager
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 606110-3396

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