Speak Up About the Issues that Matter
By the California State PTA Legislative Advocacy Team
On February 2 and 3, PTA members from all over California will gather in Sacramento to speak out for children and families at the annual California State PTA Legislation Conference (Leg Con). This transformative two-day event combines information on important issues, legislative training, and direct advocacy.
Several state lawmakers will join us to talk about their education and child-welfare priorities for the 2026 legislative session. As always, school funding and its expected impact on schools will be a major focus as we hear from these elected officials. The uncertainties surrounding the federal budget make this a particularly pressing topic this year.
The conference is also expected to feature expert speakers and policy makers on several critically important issues:
- The latest state guidance for keeping schools and students safe in the midst of immigration enforcement actions.
- The impact of a changing and volatile climate on children’s learning and health, and how local communities can be resilient and well-prepared.
- Current guidance from the state of California regarding childhood vaccinations.
- How AI is impacting what happens in classrooms and how policymakers are addressing this growing concern.
- What students in California say about their school experiences and the changes they think would make their education more relevant.
As an attendee, you’ll have a chance to connect with PTA advocates from all over California. It’s a chance to compare notes, trade ideas, and identify common ground. Then, on Tuesday afternoon, you’ll put into practice all you’ve learned when you go to the capitol to visit your legislators.
More information, an invited speaker list, and details are available on the California State PTA legislation conference page.
This isn’t just a conference—it’s your opportunity to become part of the solution. Every child deserves safety, health, and educational excellence. Every family deserves a voice in the policies that shape their future. Every PTA member can be a PTA Advocate.