2016 Take Action Template - National PTA



Senate TemplateDear Senator [Name of Senator (with “Senator” in front) or name of staffer],Thank you for meeting with [State PTA] when we were in town on March 13. We very much appreciated the opportunity to share with you our education policy priorities. We are pleased to see that Congress took action over the last two years to invest in critical programs that ensure every child’s potential becomes a reality. [INSERT OFFICE SPECIFIC THANKS or FOLLOW-UP HERE – i.e. co-sponsorship of the Rebuild America’s School Act, indicated support of raising the caps, SFEC funding, and/or support of public education.]Now that the FY 2020 budget process is underway, we hope that you will continue to ensure that all children have access to equitably funded schools that improve their overall well-being and help them achieve academic success. It is imperative that Congress not take steps backward, but rather look forward in the areas of school infrastructure, supporting public schools, and prioritizing family engagement in federal education policies. Please be on the lookout for a Senate FY20 Dear Colleague letter from Senators Coons, Reed and Tillis in support of funding for the SFEC program. I hope you will [be able OR continue (if they already support)] to support the SFEC program and other critical education programs and initiatives. We look forward to continuing to work with you, and hope we can be a resource to you on issues impacting parents, children and families in [State]. Contact us at any time. Additionally, our Government Affairs staff in Washington, DC is also available to be a resource to you. Please contact Jacki Ball, Director of Government Affairs at jball@ if you have any questions or need more information about our policy agenda. Sincerely,[Your name][Your Title][Your Contact Information]House TemplateDear [Name of Representative (with “Representative” in front) or name of staffer],Thank you for meeting with [State PTA] when we were in town on March 13. We very much appreciated the opportunity to share with you our education policy priorities. We are pleased to see that Congress took action over the last two years to invest in critical programs that ensure every child’s potential becomes a reality. [INSERT OFFICE SPECIFIC THANKS or FOLLOW-UP HERE – i.e. co-sponsorship of the Rebuild America’s Schools Act, indicated support of raising the caps, signing onto the SFEC Dear Colleague Letter, and/or cosponsoring the Public Schools Week Resolution.]Now that the FY 2020 budget process is underway, we hope that you will continue to ensure that all children have access to equitably funded schools that improve their overall well-being and help them achieve academic success. It is imperative that Congress not take steps backward, but rather look forward in the areas of school infrastructure, supporting public schools, and prioritizing family engagement in federal education policies. I hope you will [be able OR continue (if they already support)] to support these important programs and initiatives. We look forward to continuing to work with you, and hope we can be a resource to you on issues impacting parents, children and families in [State]. Contact us at any time. Additionally, our Government Affairs staff in Washington, DC is also available to be a resource to you. Please contact Jacki Ball, Director of Government Affairs at jball@ if you have any questions or need more information about our policy agenda.Sincerely,[Your name][Your Title][Your Contact Information] ................
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