Benefits of being a local PTA unit include:

  • Federal and State exempt status
  • Group liability and bonding insurance at reduced premium rates
  • Leadership training opportunities
            -  Regional leadership workshops
            -  Convention workshops (coming soon)
            -  National PTA webinars and eLearning
  • Support services provided by our state board and office staff
  • Online PTA Local Leader Kit
  • Numerous materials available at www.pta.org
  • Regular publications and updates available through PTA

Your Local Unit

Local PTA and PTSA units are chartered by the Hawaii State PTSA, and fall under the Hawaii State PTSA's 501(c)(3) non-profit status. There are some basic requirements that must be met to ensure that your local unit remains in good standing. Be sure to check out our Hawaii Local Units Standards of Affiliation requirements to ensure that you are in compliance. Safeguard you non-profit status - it is precious!

Important Financial Requirements

  • IRS 990 form – must be filed annually
  • Hawaii GET:
            -  Form G-45, semi-annually – usually due January 20th and July 20th
            -  Form G-49, annual reconciliation – usually due July 20th
  • Hawaii Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) – annually, if required
  • Two signers on each check

PTA Bylaws

  • Local unit bylaws align with the Hawaii State PTSA bylaws, which align with the National PTA
  • Local unit bylaws must be updated and/or amended every 2 - 3 years
  • To update bylaws, be sure to utilize the Bylaws Template on the Hawaii State PTSA website
  • Email redline version to the Hawaii State PTSA at histateptsa@gmail.com
  • Bylaws must be reviewed and approved by Hawaii State PTSA bylaws committee prior to membership vote