New York State Pride PTSA
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.”
NYS PTA Pride Logo
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! 🏳️🌈
PTA Resources
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
Relevant State Education and Other Resources
- NYS Education Department Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (PDF)
- NYS Education Department: School-based Interventions to Improve the Wellbeing of Students, with a focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Youth
- Office of Children and Family Services Resources for LGBTQ Children and Youth
- Office of Children and Family Services Resources for Parents, Families, and Foster Families of LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ Caucus Launches at the 2017 NYS PTA Annual Convention!
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.
Community Resources
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
Legislation/Government Information
NY State Association of Counties
NY State Department of Education
NY State Office of the Comptroller
Federal Legislation Information