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CONNECTICUT PTA
VICE PRESIDENT of ADVOCACY

Jim Accomando

203-526-4232

office@ctpta.org

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Leaders from Connecticut PTA proudly traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2026National PTA Legislative Conference (LegCon) — joining PTA advocates from across the country to elevate the voices of children and families.

During our visit, CT PTA representatives met with members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation and legislative staff to discuss the issues that matter most to our students, schools, and communities. Together, we advocated for policies that support public education, student well-being, family engagement, and equitable opportunities for every child.

PTA advocacy ensures that parents, caregivers, and educators have a seat at the table where decisions are made. We are honored to represent Connecticut families and bring their voices directly to Capitol Hill.

💙 Every child. One voice.

Top CT school priorities are emerging.
Statewide cellphone ban, AI and more targeted
By Livi Stanford | lstanford@courant.com | Hartford Courant staff
PUBLISHED: January 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM EST


When Connecticut lawmakers convene for the legislative session Feb. 4, they will try to address a number of problems plaguing schools: federal funding cuts, inflation, soaring special education costs and cell phones.

Leaders of the Education Committee plan to file legislation this session to increase the Education Cost Sharing formula to align with inflation and to implement a statewide ban on cell phones in schools. How schools should or should not use artificial intelligence is also a subject of discussion.

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CONNECTICUT PTA IS THANKFUL FOR THE LOBBYING FIRM

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Connecticut PTA was proud to attend CABE  Luncheon in November, 2025.

A wonderful opportunity to connect with education leaders, celebrate partnerships, and continue our shared commitment to supporting every child, every family, every school.

Thank you, CABE, for bringing us together.

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CONTACT US

203-891-6140

office@ctpta.org

60 Wellington Road
Suite F,

Milford, CT  06461

 Office Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

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Jim Accomando: VP of Advocacy , CT PTA

Judy Goldberg, President of CT PTA

Lisa LaBelle, VP of Membership, CT PTA

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Steve Rioux, President CAPSS

Charlene M Russell Tucker CT State Dept of Education

Leonard Lockhart, President,  Windsor Board of Education

Jim Accomando: VP of Advocacy , CT PTA

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