The Free State PTA prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who believes in and supports the PTA mission, purposes, and principles and wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. 

PTA has a 100+ year old history in Maryland. This new National PTA chartered state PTA, the Free State PTA, will build on that history and move us into the stronger future. The Free State PTA along with its constituents are the largest group of volunteers in the state working exclusively on behalf of children and youth and comprises thousands of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools will continue to thrive for all children in Maryland.*

National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, PTA has worked with school communities and decision makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history. Join us as we celebrate the mission and work of PTA and plan for the future.

PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.**