Equity Statement
Texas PTA, its Board, and its constituent divisions (Local PTAs and other divisions, including Council PTAs) shall:
- Promote and encourage awareness, inclusion, and engagement of all diverse populations represented in the community.
- Openly assess beliefs and practices to ensure inclusiveness and equity, and to guard against discrimination.
- Strive to ensure that the membership, leadership, programs, partnerships, and published materials reflect the diversity of their communities.
- Facilitate communication with families in their communities in languages that they understand, to the extent possible.
- Identify and address barriers that hinder inclusivity.
- Foster programs and practices that eliminate bias, prejudice, and misunderstanding.
- Advocate for funding, laws, and regulations that support programs, policies, and services that meet the health, safety, and educational needs of all student populations in Texas public schools.
- Provide resources and training that develop a more diverse and inclusive group of members, leaders, and community.