Advocacy
PTSA Legislative Updates
Washington State PTA Legislative Updates
Washington State PTA (WSPTA) advocates for every child by supporting legislation that strengthens public education, promotes student well-being, and ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed. Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, Chinook PTSA encourages families to stay informed and lend their voices to issues that impact our schools.
Current Legislative Priorities
WSPTA continues to advocate around its current legislative priorities, including:
Looking Ahead
The Washington State Legislature will convene for its 2027 legislative session next winter. During the fall, WSPTA members from across the state will gather at Legislative Assembly to review, amend, and adopt legislative priorities that guide PTA advocacy for the coming cycle.
How You Can Get Involved
Advocacy doesn't require prior experience—every voice makes a difference.
You can:
Key Dates
Learn More
Visit the WSPTA Advocacy page for current legislative priorities, advocacy resources, Action Alerts, and opportunities to get involved.
Every child deserves a strong advocate. Together, our voices help shape the future of public education in Washington.
Washington State PTA (WSPTA) advocates for every child by supporting legislation that strengthens public education, promotes student well-being, and ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed. Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, Chinook PTSA encourages families to stay informed and lend their voices to issues that impact our schools.
Current Legislative Priorities
WSPTA continues to advocate around its current legislative priorities, including:
- Closing funding gaps in basic education, including special education, student transportation, and Materials, Supplies & Operating Costs (MSOC)
- Expanding access to school-based mental health and behavioral health services
- Supporting fully funded and inclusive special education
- Preventing gun violence and suicide through safe firearm storage and increased prevention resources
- Expanding equitable school construction funding by lowering school bond approval thresholds
Looking Ahead
The Washington State Legislature will convene for its 2027 legislative session next winter. During the fall, WSPTA members from across the state will gather at Legislative Assembly to review, amend, and adopt legislative priorities that guide PTA advocacy for the coming cycle.
How You Can Get Involved
Advocacy doesn't require prior experience—every voice makes a difference.
You can:
- Subscribe to WSPTA Action Alerts to receive timely opportunities to contact legislators.
- Participate in Focus on Advocacy Day in Olympia or schedule virtual meetings with your local legislators.
- Join Focus on Advocacy Week, when members across Washington take simple daily advocacy actions from home.
- Explore WSPTA's Advocacy Toolkit for talking points, resources, and legislative updates.
Key Dates
- October 17–18, 2026 (anticipated): WSPTA Legislative Assembly
- January 2027: Washington State Legislative Session begins
- January 2027: WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day and Focus on Advocacy Week (dates announced each fall)
Learn More
Visit the WSPTA Advocacy page for current legislative priorities, advocacy resources, Action Alerts, and opportunities to get involved.
Every child deserves a strong advocate. Together, our voices help shape the future of public education in Washington.
