National PTA Position Statements are official documents outlining the opinion, will, or intent of the association to address national problems, situations, or concerns that affect children and youth and require national action to seek resolution on the issue. National PTA has adopted hundreds of position statements on a wide variety of national education, health, and safety issues since its first convention in 1897.
The following is a list of a few of National PTA’s position statements. For questions about these position statements or help finding others, contact National PTA’s Department of Government Affairs at govtaffairs@pta.org.
Child Health
PDFDangers of Tobacco Products WebsiteEarly Identification and Interventions for Children with Mental Health Needs WebsiteElements of Comprehensive Health Programs WebsiteEnvironmental Health, Remediation, Sustainability and Climate Change WebsiteNational Health Reform and Access to Care for Children, Youth, Families and Pregnant Women WebsiteNutrition for Children and Families WebsiteRecommendations Regarding Prescription Opiate Abuse Awareness and Preventions
Child Safety
WebsiteChild Safety and Protection WebsitePositive School Discipline WebsiteRecommendation on Corporal Punishment WebsiteSafe and Supportive Schools WebsiteSchool Facilities WebsiteTrauma-Informed Care
Education Technology and Student Data Privacy
Elementary and Secondary Education
WebsiteArts In Education WebsiteAssessment WebsiteDevelopment and Implementation of Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems WebsiteEducation Emphasis WebsiteLibraries and Educational Material WebsiteRelationship of PTA to Educational Organizations WebsiteTeacher Negotiations, Sanctions, and Strikes WebsiteTeacher Preparation and Staff Development WebsiteThe Principal, The School’s Educational Leader WebsiteThe Supreme Court Decisions on Prayer in Public Schools
Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Opportunity and Equity
WebsiteCitizenship and Equality WebsitePublic Charter Schools WebsiteRole of Religion in Publicly Funded Educational and Social Services WebsiteRights and Services for Undocumented Children WebsiteSeparation of Undocumented Children and Families WebsiteShared Responsibility in Educational Decision Making WebsiteStudent Involvement in Educational Governance WebsiteU.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Segregation