The TSTA Political Action Committee (TSTA-PAC) and the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education (NEA Fund) collect voluntary contributions from Association members which are used for political purposes, including, but not limited to, making contributions to and expenditures on behalf of pro-public education candidates for office. Contributions are voluntary; making a contribution is neither a condition of employment nor membership in the Association, and members have the right to refuse to contribute without suffering any reprisal. Only Association members, staff and their immediate families who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may contribute. Although the NEA Fund requests an annual contribution of $15, and TSTA-PAC requests an annual contribution of $9.00, these are only suggestions. Members may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts, or may contribute nothing at all, without it affecting their membership status, rights, or benefits in NEA, TSTA, or affiliates.
Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. State law requires the same regardless of amount for each individual who contributes in a reporting period.