Resolutions
National PTA Resolutions and Position Statements are official documents outlining the opinion, will, or intent of the association to address national problems, situations, or concerns that affect children and youth and require national action to seek resolution on the issue. National PTA has adopted hundreds of resolutions and position statements on a wide variety of national education, health, and safety issues since its first convention in 1897.
Resolutions and Position Statements Guides and Resources
National PTA considers resolutions each year at its annual convention. A convention resolution is brought forward at convention because of its importance, length, or complexity, is submitted in writing, and meets certain criteria. A resolution can be submitted by a local, council, district/region, or state PTA, as well as the National PTA Board of Directors.
The following resources will help guide you through the process of deciding if you should submit a resolution, how to write one, what criteria you must follow, and where to get help.
- Current Resolutions and Position Statements
Below you will find the most commonly requested resolutions and position statements. You can also access a list of all of National PTA’s Resolutions and Position Statements adopted between 1957 and the present. - Resolutions: Issues to Solutions
A PowerPoint presentation from the National PTA Resolutions Committee explaining the what’s, when’s and how’s of resolutions. - Resolutions: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a resolution? What is a position statement? How is a resolution adopted by National PTA? When is a resolution no longer the position of the organization (i.e. rescinding)? What criteria must a resolution submission follow? - Submitting a Resolution
All resolutions submitted for consideration must meet certain substantive criteria. Here you will find information on general criteria, how to write a resolution, what background materials must accompany your resolution, and technical criteria including formatting and page numbering. - Writing and Proposing PTA Resolutions
An e-learning course for PTA members to their membership and leadership skills. - Cover Sheet for Submission of Convention Resolution
(includes a sample completed form). - Sample Submission
The Alaska PTA submitted a resolution for consideration at the 2006 national convention. The resolution was adopted as a position of National PTA. - Checklist for Submission
Make sure you’ve included everything you’re supposed to and followed all of the requirements. Please note that not following the checklist might jeopardize your resolution from moving forward!
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 (faxes) will be accepted, only hard-copy mailed submissions.
For further information on any resolution, position statement, or the resolution process, please contact the Programs and Public Policy Office.
Current Resolutions and Position Statements
Below you will find the most commonly requested resolutions and position statements. You can also access a list of all of National PTA’s Resolutions and Position Statements adopted between 1957 and the present. For further information on any resolution or position statement, please contact National PTA’s Programs and Public Policy Office. (Additionally, you can download a list of all Rescinded Resolutions.)
