December 20, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guideline about tax exempt status for PTAs in Maryland!
This FAQ focuses on the annual IRS 990 submission, Amazon Smile, Sales and Use Tax Filings, and FSPTA Standards of Affiliation (SOA).

January 26, 2022
Free State PTA is officially a nonprofit organization!
Exciting News! After a long delay, Free State PTA is officially a nonprofit organization. The IRS Letter of Determination was received last week. This allows the state PTA to take a number of actions that have been on hold.
Act Today! March 31 Deadline Announced

Archived announcement from November, 17, 2021
Calling All Leaders in Maryland Immediate Action Recommended to Protect Your PTA
National PTA and Free State PTA continue to work collaboratively on behalf of all PTAs in Maryland. This archived announcement has important information—some of which recommends immediate action—that will benefit local and council PTAs.

Jul 28, 2021
National PTA Names Center for Family Engagement Whole Child Fellows
Congratulations to Laura Mitchell, president of her grandchild’s school PTSA, and vice president of advocacy and chair of the substance use prevention committee for Montgomery County Council of PTAs, for being appointed to this fellowship!