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National PTA regularly communicates with members of Congress and in the Administration about issues impacting children, families and schools. National PTA also joins with other education, civic, civil rights and advocacy organizations to amplify our collective messages to Congress and the Administration.

National Issues Impacting Children, Families and Schools

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Federal Investments in Education

May 3, 2024 - Led by National PTA 68 organizations request Congress provide 25 million for the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant program in FY 2025 to support meaningful family engagement
May 3, 2024 - National PTA submits testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee calling for federal investments in several key programs in FY 2025 that will serve our nation’s children and families
April 29, 2024 - National PTA joins letter urging Congress to provide no less than 16.259 billion for IDEA Part B Grants to States in FY 2025
April 25, 2024 - National PTA joins letter encouraging Congress to provide funding in FY 2025 to help address the severe shortages of school-based mental health professionals
March 6, 2024 - National PTA and PTA members across the country submit requests for annual Hill Day urging Congress to fully fund essential programs supporting children, families, and schools
January 24, 2024 - Led by National PTA 87 organizations request Congress provide 25 million for the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant program in FY 2024 to support meaningful family engagement

Child Nutrition

No letters at this time.

Elementary and Secondary Education

July 17, 2024 - National PTA Joins Letter Urging Support for The CARE for Student Mental Health Act in the FY25 NDAA.
March 6, 2024 - National PTA and PTA members across the country submit requests for annual Hill Day urging Congress to promote the digital safety of children and youth online.
March 6, 2024 - National PTA and PTA members across the country submit requests for annual Hill Day urging Congress to strengthen family-school partnerships and invest in meaningful family engagement.
March 6, 2024 - National PTA and PTA members across the country submit requests for annual Hill Day urging Congress to support children impacted by trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges.
February 5, 2024 - National PTA joins comment letter urging the EPA to urge you to strengthen the proposed Lead & Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) to ensure safe drinking water at schools and child care centers.

Gun Safety and Violence Prevention 

March 6, 2024 - National PTA and PTA members across the country submit requests for annual Hill Day urging Congress to protect children and youth from gun violence.