State Laws on Family Engagement in Education
Source: National PTA
A new publication from the National PTA provides key facts, background, analysis, noteworthy statutes, and policy recommendations for state PTAs and other family and child advocates for crafting successful school-family engagement legislation at the state level. The reference guide has two declared purposes. It provides information on family engagement provisions within state education laws, so that families can better advocate for their children's education on the school and district levels. It also guides policymaker and advocate development of legislative reform initiatives, as well as efforts to monitor implementation of laws already in place.
Research shows compelling evidence that children benefit from family engagement in their schools, and that family engagement helps close educational gaps between children from different racial groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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State Laws on Family Engagement in Education (2.49 MB PDF)
Interest Area(s)
Family Strengthening,
Tool
Associated Promise(s)
Caring Adults,
Effective Education