Shaping PTA Policy

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. 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.