A local PTA in order to meet the standards of affiliation shall:
- Adhere to the purposes and basic policies of the National and Maryland PTA;
- Remit the national and state dues to the Maryland PTA office by dates designated;
- Have bylaws approved every three (3) years according to the procedures of Maryland PTA;
- Have a minimum of twenty-five (25) members;
- Submit the name and address of the local president to the Maryland PTA office within two (2) weeks of election;
- Remit bonding, liability and directors and officers insurance premiums by the date designated;
- Have an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on file with the Maryland PTA;
- Maintain its status as a corporation , have as required by MD Non-Profit law, at a minimum a president, secretary and treasurer and
- Files the appropriate tax forms, by the required dates, with the IRS and submits a copy to the Maryland PTA office within 30 (thirty) days of filing.
- Each local PTA shall submit a copy of its annual financial review, to Maryland PTA within one hundred twenty (120) days following the end of the local’s fiscal year.
Maryland PTA also maintains a website that can help your PTAs assist your school communities. There are levels in which parents, guardians or community members may choose to volunteer within a PTA. It is up to your PTA leadership to be creative and draw members in while letting everyone know they are welcome in your PTA community. PTA is not an exclusive club and membership is open to all year round.