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. It 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 is a list of a few of National PTA's resolutions. For questions about these resolutions or help finding other resolutions, contact the Government Affairs team.
Child Health
Automated External Defibrillators
Care of School-Age Children with Diabetes
Electronic Cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and Youth
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
Healthy Sleep for Adolescents
Indoor Air Quality
Nutritional Requirements to Fight Childhood Obesity
Physical Education in Schools
School Health Councils
School Recess
Child Safety
Children Left Unattended In or Around Vehicles
Child Trafficking
Distracted Driving
Head Injury Reporting
Preventing Solicitation of Adult Products to Minors
Teen Driving Safety
Seat Belts in New School Buses
Water Safety and Instruction
Education Technology and Student Data Privacy
Internet and Wireless Communications
Sexting
Elementary and Secondary Education
After-School Programs
Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Homework: Quality Over Quantity
Parent Involvement in Site-Based Shared Decision-Making
Strengthening Support of Public School Teachers
Teaching About Religion in Public Schools
Teacher Quality
Teacher Preparation for Parent/Family Involvement
Federal Investments in Education
Federal Budget Policies
Improved Infrastructure around Schools
School Trust Lands and Funds
Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
The Ban on the Manufacture and Sale of Saturday Night Special Junk Guns
Firearm Safety and Awareness
Sale, Resale, and Destruction of Firearms
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The Mentoring of Youth in Quality Programs
Mental Health
Comprehensive Guidance Counseling Services
Effects of Media on the Development of the Female Self-Esteem
Mental Health Programs and Services
Post-Secondary Access and Opportunity
High School Graduation, College Preparation, and Access
School Safety
Background Checks on Teachers
Bullying
Recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Individuals as a Protected Class
Response to Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Affecting Students
Safety
Violence in Schools
Violence Prevention
Special Education
Inclusive Schools Build Better Communities
Restraint and Seclusion
Substance and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Children Exposed to Alcohol During Pregnancy
Enforcement of Laws Regarding Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Under the Influence
Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse
The Promotion of Alcohol Use Targeted at Youth
Social Host Accountability for Underage Drinking
Substance and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Vaccinations
Immunization of Preschool Children
Measles (Rubeola*), Mumps and Rubella Vaccinations
Meningococcal Disease Vaccine