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NYS PTA became the FIRST in the NATION to charter a statewide LGBTQ+ PTA unit.
Our mission statement:
“New York State Pride PTSA will advocate and support LGBTQIA+ students, families, educators, and allies at the state and local levels. We believe that every child deserves to know they belong, are safe, and are loved as their authentic selves. Our purpose is to support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ students and their school communities by providing a wide range of resources to ensure equitable educational experiences for all – with no exceptions.”
June is Pride Month! This month we celebrate the freedom to be yourself, and to live and love freely. Check out our new rainbow logo that we will be keeping as our profile picture all month long! 🏳️🌈
National PTA and the LGBTQ Community
National PTA Inclusion Pollicy
NYS PTA Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Resources
NYS PTA Position Paper (2017): Affirming LGBTQ Youth and Families
Resolution: Recognition of LGBTQ Individuals as a Protected Class
At the 2017 Annual Convention, NYS PTA Launched a new LGBTQ Caucus!
Co-President of the Long Island Gay PTA, Ashley Sarrantonio and Buffalo-area teacher Nicholas Azzarella joined NYS PTA Legislation Coordinator Susanne Smoller discussing ways NYS PTA, and all families can further support LGBTQ youth and families.
The NYS PTA LGBTQ+ Caucus continues to work on critical issues facing students, families and educators.
The NYS LGBT Heath and Human Services Network
PFLAG: Parents, Families, Friends and Allies United with GLBT People
Guide to Completing the FAFSA for LGBT Families
NY State Association of Counties
NY State Department of Education
NY State Office of the Comptroller
Federal Legislation Information
