Policies

POLICIES HELP GOVERN OUR PURPOSE Basic policies govern the activities of all PTAs. These policies ensure a unity of purpose through the members’ commitment to the Purposes of the PTA and help protect the association and its members from exploitation. In addition, National PTA and Florida PTA are tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section…

Find Your Local PTA

Congratulations to the following local units throughout the state who have reached their compliance standards!  Click the links to join any PTA! This list of active PTAs is as of November 7, 2024   Name of PTACountyWebsite address 4 OUR CHILDREN COMMUNITY PTAMIAMI-DADEhttps://4ourchildren.givebacks.com 74TH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTAPINELLAShttps://74th-street.givebacks.com A C PERRY PTSABROWARDhttps://flpta-00002601.givebacks.com A K SUTER…

Scholarships + Grants

Florida PTA Scholarship Opportunities Each year, Florida PTA offers graduating High School Seniors scholarship opportunities. Florida PTA raises funds at our events, solicits donations, as well as monies from the Honorary State Life Memberships, to support the Scholarship Fund.  Donations can be made at any time. Please click here for detailed information and to apply.…

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FAQs

Florida PTA Frequently Asked Questions Download the PDF version Awards Q: Where do I find the award applications? A: Go to floridapta.org, under the PTA Leaders tab you will find the easy to complete Award Applications. Q: How do I submit an award application? A: It is easy to submit applications. Go to floridapta.org, PTA…

Committee Chairs

General Information for All Committee Chairs Committees are the practical and democratic way of involving the membership in attaining PTA goals. The work and goals of each local unit determine the number and nature of the committees necessary for that unit. All associations need the basic committees, such as parent involvement, programs, budget, membership, legislation,…

Bylaws and Standing Rules

Bylaws Bylaws of the PTA determine its structure and provide specific regulations by which its affairs are governed. Bylaws are an IRS Rule to be a 501(c)(3) entity. The bylaws define or explain the rules under which the PTA functions. They protect the group from error and guide it to efficient service. The PTA unit…

Running Your PTA

National PTA Back to School Kit To receive the National PTA Back to School Kit, after registering your officers for the current school year, go to the National PTA website, www.pta.org to register for the kit from National PTA. (direct link) Florida PTA Kit of Materials After elections for the current year, the president or…

Training

Helping parents learn about Standards and Assessments Advocacy Training Available Now! Would your PTA or community group like to receive training on how to be better advocates?  You don’t have to wait for our summer Leadership Convention to receive training from Florida PTA.  Our trainers are available throughout the year for 15 minute to one…

Sunshine State

Be A Voice – Join the Sunshine State PTSA! Add your voice to the 300,000+ Florida PTA members. Sunshine State PTA is a unique PTA chartered by the Florida Parent Teacher Association. This PTA/PTSA expands the access for PTA/PTSA membership to those who may have little or no contact with a local PTA/PTSA. It is…