Tips, Web Sites, and Resources for Legislation Chairmen

Download the  following Tips for Legislation Chairman and get started with legislation
in your local PTA unit.  If you follow these tips, you, along with your local unit members,
will become outstanding advocates for children.   


 Bill Vest, Legislation Assistant

PTA Resources
Illinois PTA
www.illinoispta.org

“Take Action” tab provides many
resources. 


Illinois PTA Legislative Network CALL-TO-ACTION Alerts and bill
list updates are sent to you by e-mail. 

Legislation Packets
One copy is sent to the PTA President
and the Legislation Chairman


Illinois PTA District 28
 www.illinoisptadistrict28.org

 
Newsletter:
PTA Matters is published
(4-6 issues) during the school year.

One copy is sent to each PTA
president. Legislation information
is available in each issue.


National PTA www.pta.org

Check the “Take Action” tab for advocacy/legislation information.

Other Resources
Illinois Issues Magazine

With a special focus on Illinois government and politics, the Illinois Issues magazine pays
close attention to current trends and legislative issues. 
    This publication is $39.95 per year. 
    This is a dynamite source of Illinois legislation.
    A subscription also includes a roster of legislators as well as state agencies with addresses and telephone numbers. 

Illinois Issues
Subscription Department
University of Illinois at Springfield
P.O. Box 19243
Springfield, IL 62794-9980

First Reading

Contains information
on Illinois Legislation

There is no cost.

Illinois General Assembly
Suite 301
222 S. College
Springfield, IL 62704

Other Important websites:

Illinois Issues
http://illinoisissues.uis.edu

Center for Tax and
Budget Accountability
www.ctbaonline.org

Better Funding
for Better Schools
www.betterfundingforbetterschools.com

Illinois Related Websites:

Illinois General Assembly,
www.ilga.gov

Illinois Government Information,
www.illinois.go

Illinois School Board of Education,
www.isbe.net

Other PTA Links:   Illinois PTA       National PTA

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