Virginia PTA Capitol Committee

The Capitol Committee is the liaison between the Virginia legislative body and the Virginia PTA. As a sub-committee of the state Legislation Committee, the members serve as PTA representatives for the President. The committee works only in accordance with the adopted Legislation Program and under the direction of the President and Legislation Committee Chair. Members do not express any personal opinions as committee members.

While the committee works year-round with the Legislation Committee, the majority of the committee work is required during the General Assembly session (January and/or February). During the session, the committee is in Richmond assisting the Legislation Chair; monitoring the bills of interest to the PTA; speaking to legislative representatives and staff as directed by the chair or president to develop support for PTA concerns; attending public hearings, helping prepare statements, and reporting daily to the President.

No more than six members are appointed by the President and serve a one year term. A committee chair is appointed from the committee and is an ex-officio member of the Legislation Committee.

The one year term of office for a Capitol Committee member begins August 1st and ends the following year on July 31st. If you are interested in serving on the Capitol Committee, click here to download the Capitol Committee Member Application Form.