PTA Advocacy in Action: September FLC (Federal Legislative Chair) Webinar Highlights
The National PTA’s September 2025 Federal Legislative Chair (FLC) Webinar brought together state presidents and FLCs nationwide to strengthen advocacy efforts for children and families. Vice President of Advocacy Rose Acerra emphasized the power of collective voices in advancing education policies and thanked leaders for their continued commitment.
Special guest Ryan Betz of the National Farm to School Network highlighted October’s Farm to School Month, underscoring opportunities for PTAs to help ensure every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals while learning about food systems.
Policy updates included PTA’s participation in two new coalitions—the Children Thrive Action Network and Education for All—ongoing advocacy to prevent gun violence, monitoring of FY26 federal funding with concerns about Statewide Family Engagement Center grants, and health guidance updates from the Department of Health and Human Services. With the passage of the BBB Act, states may soon face decisions on opting into a national school voucher program; PTA leaders were urged to collect family stories for advocacy.
Looking ahead, PTA’s Legislative Conference (LegCon 2026) will be held March 2–4, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia. Registration opens November 13, 2025. The next FLC webinar is set for November 12, covering vouchers, state legislative activity, and holiday engagement.
