The MCCPTA Legislative Committee seeks volunteers!

Is there something you want to change in our schools or education system?  This is the committee for you.  No legal training is required to have a voice for change.  Come help us determine priorities and advocate for change.  If this sounds too intimidating there are other ways to contribute while you learn about the process.

The purpose of the committee  is to  follow, influence and sometimes originate ideas for  federal, state, and county council legislation affecting education where deemed appropriate by either the Maryland PTA or MCCPTA membership.  Your assistance is needed in any of the following areas: 

1. Follow emerging issues presented at the Maryland General Assembly.
2. Follow emerging legislative issues presented by either the County Council or Board of Education.
3. Support special events being hosted by the committee.
4. Attend public hearings at the Board of Education, the County Council or the Maryland General Assembly.
5. Support testimony made by the State PTA or MCCPTA President or designee at special functions.Draft documents such as position statements, resolutions, correspondence  and  legislative platforms that our committee develops.

All inquiries and visitors, one-time volunteers or new committee members are welcome.

Victor Salazar, VP for Legislation, vbsjpf@verizon.net

Delegate Jane Lawton, Dist, 18, with Pam Moomau, Tom Hearns, and Vicki Rafel

Senator Jamie Raskin, Dist, 20, with Pete Lafen, Karen Smith and Jill Ortman-Fouse

Board of Directors host legislative reception
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Victor Salazar, VP for Legislation
Sharon Barbee, Legislative Chair

Rockville, Nov. 14 -- The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Council of PTA's hosted a legislative reception with the Montgomery County Delegation lastnight at the Carver Educational Center. The legislative reception was unique in that there were no introductions, opening remarks or scripted presentations. Senators, Delegates and MCCTPA Board Members were seated by their respective legislative districts dialoguing for two hours on issues ranging from the implementation of curriculum in the classroom, the health of children, safety in our schools, resolutions adopted by MCCPTA Delegates and the conditions of aging school buildings. Also in attendance was the Maryland State PTA's VP for Legislation, Corinne Patt.