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PTA or PTO?

PTA

>> State and national chapters

>> Members pay dues. $1.75 to national PTA; $2.50 to Iowa PTA; $2 to Nebraska PTA. Local PTAs also may charge dues.

>> The state PTA trains local members, holds an annual convention where local representatives weigh in on national issues, and represents locals at the national convention.

>> The national PTA advocates on education issues.

>> The state organization requires locals to adopt PTA bylaws and pay $175 for insurance.

>> Members and local units qualify for discounts and other benefits.

PTO

>> No state or national chapters

>> Independent


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