Description: Washington State PTA is a nonprofit, volunteer-led membership association and the Washington state affiliate of the National PTA that advocates for the education, health, safety, and well‑being of children and families. It provides leadership development, policy advocacy, and programs to promote family engagement, equity, and strong public schools across Washington. Type: Nonprofit membership association (state PTA affiliate) Policies: K–12 public education funding and accountability; early learning and special education; school safety and student mental health; family and community engagement; equitable access to educational resources and civil rights in education; school nutrition and health services. Funding: Primarily membership dues and local-unit fundraising, supplemented by state-level donations, grants, and sponsorships. Affiliates: National PTA; local PTA/PTSA units across Washington; partnerships with school districts and community education and child-advocacy organizations.
