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2009 Indiana PTA
Legislative Day
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
ISTA Center
150 W. Market Street, 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN

This is a legitimate PTA expense which should be included in your budget.  Make plans to attend, and have lunch with our Indiana Legislators.

See Legislative Flyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL PTA ALERT 7-8-08
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR TODAY

Congress is currently considering two important juvenile justice delinquency prevention bills and a child abuse prevention bill. PTA needs your help in urging Congress to pass these bills before the Congressional session ends. Voice your support for juvenile justice and child abuse prevention by visiting the action alert links below, which have specific instructions and information on these important bills. Reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) (S. 3155) Ask Your Representative to Co-Sign the Youth PROMISE Act (H.R. 3846) Reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!!!

The Indiana General Assembly is having discussions about property tax controls that will hurt funding .  Contact your legislators and give them this message:

1. Cap property taxes on residential property at 2%.  Provide replacement revenue for the money schools lose.
2. Do not support referendum for school buildings.  Ohio has demonstrated that referendums do not work.
3. Support a mixture of property taxes (stable revenue) and local income and sales tax, which are regressive taxes.  Have a rainy day fund to support any loss of revenue from sales or income taxes when the economy slows.

This is a crucial time for education in Indiana , specifically funding.  The impact that House Bill 1001 will have on our schools is devastating.  Please ask supporters of children and public education to contact their Legislators. 

And join us for the Conference below and a Rally in the Rotunda. See flyer here

INDIANA PTA

2008 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

“PARENTS ARE THE KEY!”

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

2 nd Floor, ISTA Center, 150 W. Market Street

Indianapolis, IN

Tentative Agenda

8 :00 Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:30 Conference Begins

8:30 – 8:45 Greetings

8:45 – 9:15 How a Bill Becomes a Law

9:15 – 9:45 Legislative Updates

9:45 -10:15 Public Law 221/No Child Left Behind

10:15 – 10:45 Indiana's Parent Information Resource Center

10:45 – 11:45 Keynote: Dr. Suellen Reed

11:45 – 1:00 Lunch/Networking/Closing/Depart for Capitol

1:00 – 3:00 Meetings with Legislators

2:00 – 3:00 Capitol Tour (Optional)

NOTE: Reserve lunch for you and your Legislator(s) by February 1, 2008

Adults and Students - $20.00 each ( after February 1 st $25.00 each )

Please include payment for any Legislator(s ) that you have invited to be your guest.

Check the following websites for the most up to date information regarding legislation:

Indianapolis Star: IndyStar.com

Indiana General Assembly: www.in.gov/legislative/

Please return the registration form including the list of those attending, and your check/money order to the Indiana State PTA Office to secure your reservation. Absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 15, 2008.

To print complete information packet right click here

 

INDIANA PTA STATE LEGISLATIVE DAY

will be on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

at the
ISTA BUILDING
150 W Market St., 2nd Floor
Indianapolis IN

Click here for flyer printable flyer of information