How BPA Operates
Governing Documents
The Framework Behind the Work
BPA follows a set of core documents that guide how our organization, divisions, and leadership teams work. These ensure structure and clarity for our Board of Trustees, State Association Advisory Council (SAAC), Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC) and National Business Advisory Council (NBAC).
These policies and bylaws also serve our Middle Level, Secondary, Postsecondary, and Alumni Divisions to ensure consistent, fair, and effective procedures across the organization.
Key Documents
The documents below outline how BPA operates—from national governance to division-specific rules. They serve as the foundation for our organization’s structure, decisions, and accountability.
Code of Regulations
The documents below outline how BPA operates—from national governance to division-specific rules. They serve as the foundation for our organization’s structure, decisions, and accountability.
Last amended: April 30, 2023
Policies and Procedures Manual
The documents below outline how BPA operates—from national governance to division-specific rules. They serve as the foundation for our organization’s structure, decisions, and accountability.
Last amended: September 22, 2025
Division Bylaws
These documents provide a detailed look at how each BPA division is structured and governed. They guide leadership roles, voting rights, and internal operations for each level.
Middle Division Bylaws
These documents provide a detailed look at how each BPA division is structured and governed. They guide leadership roles, voting rights, and internal operations for each level.
Last amended: May 15, 2019
Alumni Division Bylaws
These documents provide a detailed look at how each BPA division is structured and governed. They guide leadership roles, voting rights, and internal operations for each level.
Last amended: September 10, 2024
Post-secondary Division Bylaws
These documents provide a detailed look at how each BPA division is structured and governed. They guide leadership roles, voting rights, and internal operations for each level.
Secondary Division Bylaws
These documents provide a detailed look at how each BPA division is structured and governed. They guide leadership roles, voting rights, and internal operations for each level.