The following three measures impacting children throughout Washington are on the November 2026 ballot: IL26-001 (“parental rights in public schools”), IL26-638 (“participation in athletics at K-12 schools”), and IL26-645 (“state and local taxes”). The Washington State PTA (WSPTA) board of directors has voted to oppose each initiative and is urging PTA members state-wide to vote “NO”.  Ella Baker PTSA membership voted on October 7th to support the opposition of these three initiatives as well.

PTA has a long history of advocating for every child’s education, health, safety, and overall well-being. WSPTA is nonpartisan; it does not support or oppose candidates for any office. WSPTA does take positions on ballot measures affecting children and public schools. We encourage all voters to learn more about these initiatives and why WSPTA and Ella Baker PTSA are asking members to oppose them. Visit the WSPTA website for details: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/2026-ballot-measures/