Legislative Advocacy Resources

 These resources can help you be a more effective advocate for kids with individual legislators, committees or the entire Alaska State Legislature. 

• Alaska PTA
• 2008-2009 Legislative Platform
• 2008-2009 Legislative Priorities
• Strategy Chart
• National PTA
• Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit: PTA and Grassroots Advocacy/Getting Involved
• Legislative Program 2005-07
• Alaska State Legislature
• Alaska’s Constitution A Citizen’s Guide Fourth Edition
• Different Kinds of Legislative Resolutions
• Glossary of Legislative Terms
• How 5o Read a BASIS Bill History
• How to Read a Bill
• How to Use your Legislative Information Office (LIO)
• Internet Researching
• Layman’s Guide to the Budget Process
• Legislative Process in Alaska
• Public Opinion Message (POM) Form
• Separation of Powers
• Steps in the Passage of a House Bill
• Toll-free Numbers to Reach Legislators in Juneau
• Tracking the Legislature
• Twenty-Fifth Legislature Interim Phone List – 8/1/07
• Twenty-Fifth Legislature - First Session Standing Committees  - 10/19/07
• Twenty-Fifth Legislature - First Session Who’s Who – 8/2/07
• Your Vote Counts

Plus Some Items related to current Alaska PTA advocacy efforts

• Graduation Rates
  • Understanding High School Graduation Rates in Alaska – 6/07
• Vocational/Career Education
  • Governor Unveils Work Ready/College Ready Program – 8/27/07

If you know of other items that you believe might be helpful if posted on this page and available to Alaska PTA members, please send them to the Alaska PTA Legislative Committee at legislative@alaskapta.org for consideration. 

Remember, Alaska children depend on your advocacy.  Thanks!