Resolutions: Current Resolutions

 

Following are the resolutions that were adopted by the voting delegates during the 112th National PTA Convention. These resolutions are national in scope, but they have impact at the local, council and state

 levels of PTA as well. The power of a resolution is to enable PTA members, leaders, and public policy and program teams to join with others to build partnerships, form coalitions, increase awareness,

 develop programs, and lobby policy makers.

 

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CURRENT

                                      RESOLUTIONS & POSITION STATEMENTS

                           

                            Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2011

R  Head Injury Reporting

R  Sexting: Legal Consequences

                            Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2010

R  Social Host Accountability for Underage Drinking

     The Dangers of Novelty Lighters

     Teen Driving Safety

     Mentoring of Youth in Quality Programs

     Education Opportunities for Military Children

                            Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2009

R  Dangers of Alcoholic Energy Drinks

     Child Trafficking

     Food Alergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools

     Education on the Dangers of Tobacco use and Second Hand Smoke

 

Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2008

R Children Left Unattended In or Around Vehicles

R Substance and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention

R Children Exposed to Alcohol During Pregnancy

R Enforcement of Laws Regarding, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Under the Influence

R The Promotion of Alcohol Use Targeted to Youth

R Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse

Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2007

R Classroom Auditory Learning Issues

R Internet and Wireless Communications Safety

Resolutions and Position Statements adopted/revised in 2006

R Recognition and Care of School-Age Children with Diabetes

R School Health Councils

R School Trust Lands and Funds

After-School Programs ................................................................................. ........................ (R)

Arts in Education, The .................................................................................. ........................ (R)

Background Checks on Teachers ................................................................ ........................ (R)

Bullying ........................................................................................................ ........................ (R)

Children Exposed to Alcohol During Pregnancy .......................................... ........................ (R)

Children Left Unattended In or Around Vehicles .......................................... ........................ (R)

Child Safety and Protection ......................................................................... ........................ (PS)

Citizenship and Equality ............................................................................... ........................ (PS)

Classroom Auditory Learning Issues ........................................................... ........................ (R)

Comprehensive Guidance Counseling Services .......................................... ........................ (R)

Education Emphasis .................................................................................... ........................ (PS)

Elements of Comprehensive Health Programs ............................................ ........................ (PS)

Enforcement of Laws Regarding Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving Under

The Influence .......................................................................................... ........................ (R)

Environmental Health and Safety ................................................................ ........................ (PS) Federal Budget Policies ............................................................................... ........................ (R)

High School Graduation, College Preparation and Access ......................... ........................ (R)

Importance of Physical Education in Our Schools, The ............................... ........................ (R)

Increase in National Dues ............................................................................ ........................ (R)

Internet and Wireless Communications Safety ............................................ ........................ (R)

Libraries and Educational Materials ............................................................. ........................ (PS)

National Health Reform and Access to Care for Children,

Youth, Families and Pregnant Women ................................................... ........................ (PS)

Nutritional Eating Requirements in Our Schools to Combat

Childhood Obesity ................................................................................... ........................ (R)

Nutrition for Children and Families ............................................................... ........................ (PS)

Parent Involvement in Site-Based Shared Decision Making ........................ ........................ (R)

Parent/Family Involvement: Effective Parent Involvement Programs

To Foster Student Success ..................................................................... ........................ (PS)

Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse .......................................... ........................ (R)

Promotion of Alcohol Use Targeted to Youth, The ...................................... ........................ (R)

Recognition and Care of School-Age Children with Diabetes ...................... ........................ (R)

Recommendation on Corporal Punishment ................................................. ........................ (PS)

Relationship to PTA to Educational Organizations ...................................... ........................ (PS)

Role of Religion in Publicly Funded Educational and Social Services ......... ........................ (PS)

School Health Councils ................................................................................ ........................ (R)

School Trust Lands and Funds .................................................................... ........................ (R)

Shared Responsibility in Educational Decision Making ............................... ........................ (PS)

Strengthening Support of Public School Teachers ...................................... ........................ (R)

Substance and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention ......................... ........................ (R)

Support for Public Education ....................................................................... ........................ (PS)

Teacher Negotiations, Sanctions, and Strikes ............................................. ........................ (PS)

Teacher Preparation and Parent/Family Involvement .................................. ........................ (R)

Teacher Preparation and Staff Development ............................................... ........................ (PS)

Teacher Quality ............................................................................................ ........................ (R)

The Principal, The School’s Educational Leaders ....................................... ........................ (PS)

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Prayer in Public Schools ............ ........................ (PS)

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Segregation ................................ ........................ (PS)

Volunteer Mileage Deduction ...............................................................................................(R)


Next steps:

  • Distribute the National PTA resolutions to your members.
  • Review the resolutions at the local, council or state level to determine if existing resolutions are in conflict with National PTA. These will need to be either rescinded or amended.
  • Research the web or organizations to identify current relevant resources.
  • Contact other organizations, businesses, or agencies to see if there might be new partnerships with which to join forces.
  • Ask if there are already programs within the state providing resources to help a resolution be more successful.
  • Work with other people, or groups, who have a shared interest in the intent of the resolution.
  • Contact your State PTA, or the National PTA for assistance if needed.