California State PTA is a nonpartisan association that, in accordance with the third Purpose of PTA, advocates at both the state and local levels to secure adequate laws that “ further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth”. PTA takes positions on issues, but never on candidates. Nonpartisan means California State PTA shall not be controlled by, associated with, or in support of the interests of any one political party or individual.
Refer to the California State PTA Toolkit, available in English and Spanish, and the California State PTA Resolutions Book for more information on these topics. View resolutions and position statements online on the California State PTA website, under Advocacy at www.capta.org. Other resources include National PTA’s Quick Reference Guides and the National PTA website, pta.org.
