BYLAWS & STANDING RULES
We welcome your contributions to improve Idaho PTA and Local Unit PTA Bylaws and Standing Rules! If you have any proposed changes, please submit them to the Bylaws Committee by January 23, 2027 (email to info@idahopta.org). Please note, your proposed changes cannot conflict with National PTA or Idaho PTA Bylaws. [Bylaws Article 19, Section 1, Any member or constituent body of Idaho PTA may submit suggested amendments, including rationale, to the Idaho PTA Bylaws Committee 90 days prior to convention.]
Bylaws
Bylaws are a legally binding set of rules that dictate how an organization is run. They define the structure, duties, and powers of the organization and can only be changed by vote of the membership. Think of it as the U.S. Constitution but for the PTA.
Current approved bylaws:
Standing Rules
Standing rules are rules or guidelines adopted by an organization to govern its day-to-day operations, rather than its fundamental structure or long-term procedures. They are generally easier to adopt, amend, or suspend than bylaws.
These are the current approved standing rules: