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Support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia
A.2687/S.5569 has passed both houses, and has been sent to Governor Hochul for signature. This legislation establishes a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia within our State Education Department. NYS PTA supports this legislation, and urges Governor Hochul to sign this...
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Champion Investments in Education & Protect the U.S. Department of Education!
As part of their efforts to downsize and ultimately dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the Administration recently announced they will be transferring several of the core functions of the Department of Education to other federal agencies. This decision follows two...
Ask Governor Hochul to sign Dignity in Foster Care Transition legislation
A.5434/S.3781 has passed both houses of the legislature, and will soon be sent to Governor Hochul for signature. The bill requires OCFS to provide luggage to youth in foster care, to support their dignified transition between homes. It also requires an annual report...
Support the New York individuals with dyslexia education act
A.37/S.6844 establishes the New York individuals with dyslexia education act.  The legislation requires a plan to identify and support students with dyslexia, requires annual screening in grades K-5, directs school districts to intervene and support students identified...
Music and Arts Education is important for ALL students!
The research is clear, music and arts education supports student learning and academic achievement, helps social emotional growth of children, improves critical thinking, and fosters positive health, wellness, and brain development. S.6318A/A.6490B requires instruction...
Urge Congress to Support Students with Disabilities
PTA believes that all children and youth, including students with different abilities, have the right to a quality, accessible public education that nurtures their potential and dignity. The U.S. Department of Education was created to ensure equal access to education...
Schools Should Be A Safe Place For All Children to Learn and Thrive
PTA supports policies that create a safe and supportive school environment for all families and students, including students in immigrant and mixed-status families. We support protecting and preserving public school attendance, student learning, and well-being, which are...
Prioritize Ending Illegal Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes
In 2020, the New York Legislature passed a law to end the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. But compliance has been terrible. This means candy-flavored e-cigarettes are still widely available statewide and are still being sold to our kids, fueling the youth nicotine addiction...
Arts and Music Education Critical for Students
Adequate and equitable access to Arts and Music Education is critical for students! Unfortunately, in some schools, these programs are the first to be cut when budgeting is difficult, or student schedules are complicated.  A.6490B/S.6318A would support Arts and Music...
Support NYC Citywide Leadership Team Legislation
NYC Public School Students need our support! We support the package of bills before the Legislature including:S.3067 - Which establishes the citywide leadership team to ensure that parents' voices are represented in all education decision-making, ensure education...
Student Mental Health 2025
Supporting student mental health remains NYS PTA’s highest priority. Did you know? 50% of chronic mental illnesses begin by age 1450% of lifetime cases of anxiety disorders begin as early as 8 years old22% of youth experience serious mental illness each...
Increasing the Cap on BOCES CTE Salary and Special Services Aid
Action is long overdue to increase state support for career and technical education opportunities in our schools. At present, BOCES Aid is provided as a reimbursement to participating districts for up to $30,000 per position. This reimbursement level was set in 1990,...
Protect Federal Funding for School Meals and SNAP
PTA Members and Community, We have an URGENT need to contact members of Congress to advocate for a critical issue - possible federal cuts in SNAP and support for school meals.SNAP is a vital lifeline for over 42 million people — combating hunger, improving health, and...
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