New York State PTA
One Wembley Court
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 1-518-452-8808
Toll Free: 1-877-5NYSPTA
or 1-877-569-7782
Fax: 1-518-452-8105
Email: pta.office@nyspta.org
PTA Lobby Day/Virtual Lobby Day
Engaging grassroots members in PTA advocacy campaigns strengthens our chorus!
Although PTA advocacy is a year-round effort, March has been traditionally designated PTA Advocacy Month. In the preceding January, the Executive Office, i.e. the governor, presents the State-of-the-State address and releases the Proposed Executive Budget for the upcoming year. Both houses of the NYS legislature have 8-10 weeks to react to the governor’s proposals. Senate and Assembly members either agree or propose adjusted funding allocations but are not permitted to change language within the budget. The approved Executive Budget is due to the public on April 1.
During the negotiation period, members of the State Board of Managers analyze the governor’s proposals and write a PTA response paper. This is sent to PTA presidents, statewide, as the February issue of the legislative publication, Legislative Briefs...
From this response, two issues of concern or interest are selected upon which to focus member advocacy efforts. In addition to the “Issues Briefs” and “Talking Points” mentioned above, sample letters and postcard messages with a template are sent to region boards and unit/council presidents and posted on our website. These are designed to both provide our members with a clear understanding of the issues, the NYS PTA position on each, and tools to assist with letter writing campaigns, emails, phone calls or visits with decision makers.
Our statewide March Advocacy campaign kicks off with the reaction paper,
then personal visits by representatives of NYS PTA with Albany
legislators on PTA Lobby Day (March 16, 2010) and brought to the goal
line with a statewide electronic advocacy campaign the following day as
grassroots members use the tools provided to participate in our Virtual
Lobby Day (March 17, 2010). Be sure to watch for the 2010 postings in
February and add your voice to the chorus!
Advocacy Alert Instruction Sheet
State Aid and the Proposed State Budget - Issue Brief
State Aid and the Proposed State Budget - Talking Points
State Aid and the Proposed State Budget - Sample Letter
Charter Schools - Talking Points
Charter Schools - Sample Letter
Post Cards for State Aid and the Proposed State Budget and Charter Schools
Virtual Lobby Day Contact List
For more information please select a link below:
How to Write and Submit a PTA Resolution
Issues Briefs and Talking Points
Basic Policy
Where We Stand
- includes current Resolutions and Position Papers
Legislative Directives
PTA Lobby Day/Virtual Lobby Day 2010
2010 Proposed Resolutions Checklist
2009 Adopted Convention Resolutions
How to Write and Submit a PTA Resolution
Historical List of Retired Resolutions
