During the 44th annual meeting of the ATPE House of Delegates (HOD), which took place July 9, 2024, the HOD allowed the 2023-24 ATPE Legislative Program to expire in its entirety and adopted a reorganized program with a few minor changes in its place. The new program includes the following preamble:

“As the preeminent group of educators in our state, the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) seeks, in partnership with parents, public officials, and other community members, to provide current and future generations of young Texans with a free and appropriate public education.  Texas students deserve the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education.  We believe it is the state’s constitutional duty to provide adequate funding for the provision of safe, modern schools and the resources required to meet the needs of all students and those who educate them.  We further believe educators are the single most important resource in Texas public schools and that the state must provide the compensation and support required to attract and retain highly qualified, caring professionals.”

Download a copy of the 2024-25 ATPE Legislative Program.