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In 1900 the PTA charter was signed and National Congress was incorporated under laws of District of Columbia. All information gathered from www.pta.org
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In 1902 the committee on child labor was formed.
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In 1905 the national PTA introduced resolutions endorsing federal aid for kindergarten and elementary schools.
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In 1912 PTAs sponsored hot lunch programs in many schools. Prior to this students had to bring their own lunches if they wanted to eat.
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In 1946 the board adopted a resolution recommending that beginning teachers with a college degree and full professional training be paid a minimum of $2,400 a year.
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In 1952 the board recommended that PTAs work for fluoridation of the water in their communities in hopes of improving the dental health of children.
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In 1969 the PTA produced a 60 second television spot on smoking an health in an effort to improve public health.
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In 1983 the PTA convention adopted resolutions on children and youth in adult jails and lockups. The resolution sought for children and youth to be removed from adult facilities.
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In 1989 the PTA lead the country in providing parents with pamphlets and information on AIDS which was a major national concern.
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The PTA received a $1 million dollar grant to help education parents about the Common Core State Standards. All information gathered from www.pta.org
