Issues Briefs and Talking Points

Throughout the years the Board of Directors of New York State PTA has taken positions on a variety of issues impacting the education, health and welfare of children and youth. As each school year brings new issues before our membership, the following is a compilation of those that have been of particular focus. For each issue there is an “Issues Brief” that states the problem, the reason why it is a problem, the impact of the proposed policy, regulation or legislation and what PTA recommends or believes will affect a solution. Each “Issues Brief” is accompanied by “Talking Points”. Both may be used as simple tools for members to communicate specific statements on an issue to decision-makers.

Petition to Oppose Tax Cap Legislation  April 2011

Invest in Education, Sustain Our Communities, Ensure the Future - Issue Brief

Invest in Education, Sustain Our Communities, Ensure the Future - Talking Points

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State Aid and the Proposed State Budget - Issue Brief   February 2010

State Aid and the Proposed State Budget - Talking Points

Charter Schools - Issue Brief    February 2010

Charter Schools - Talking Points

Budget and Tax Caps - Issue Brief   February 2009
Budget and Tax Caps - Talking Points

Safeguard Mandates - Issue Brief     February 2009
Safeguard Mandates - Talking Points