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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why/how would this apply to Virginia PTAs? [/quote]

The law appears to apply to public bodies. I don't think that includes PTAs.  In DC there's something called an "LSAT" that is established in law and includes teachers, parents, and community members. That type of school meeting might be covered if there is a Virginia equivalent. [/quote]

Probably does apply to PTA meetings bc PTA meetings are open to the public. If you want to attend a PTA meeting at any school you could. I attended one for the elementary school my child was going to attend before they attended. It was a good way to get a feel for the school. [/quote]

PTAs in most states are private, non-profit organizations. Some states may have some hybrid parent-teacher organization but assuming a PTA is incorporated as a non-profit organization under state law, they are private and not subject to state law on public meetings. The by-laws may require that meetings be open to all members of the community and that there be notice of the meetings, but their governance and how they run their meetings and operations is a private concern. An advisory board to the school board or city council would be considered an extension or instrumentality of a public entity and as such, would probably be subject to state law.[/quote]

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