The passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015 represented a shift from a prescriptive federal role in education under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to more state and local flexibility. States now have more responsibility over their accountability systems, assessments, standards and school improvement plans than they had in the past 15 years. So what does this new law mean for your child’s education and school?
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The Indiana General Assembly will be in session until March 14, 2018.
2018 Bills to Watch
Download the 2018-2019 Officers List and submit your information to Indiana PTA today! This important document makes sure your unit does not miss out on any crucial information in the coming school year. Please get this document in to our office ASAP!
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We are working on updating our website to get ready for the 2018-2019 school year. Please be on the lookout for new information that your PTA will need for next year!
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PTA Advocacy
One of the most important roles of Indiana PTA is to advocate for laws that improve the lives of all children. The information below will help you learn more about legislative issues and how to be a better advocate.
What is a Legislative Position?
A legislative position is a statement outlining the opinion, will or intent of the association to address statewide problems, situations or concerns that affect children and youth. A position statement usually requires initial action to seek resolution on the issue, but the position is sometimes maintained, even when action has been taken, to substantiate the continuing will of the association.
Legislative update - take action on Senate Bill 230 - Suicide Prevention
This bill requires that teachers and other school employees receive at least two hours of research based youth suicide awareness and prevention training from a program that is: (1) demonstrated to be an effective or promising program; and (2) recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council.
Per our Resolution titled "Youth Suicide," Indiana PTA urges our members to contact their legislators in support of this bill.
Resources on suicide that you may find useful:
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