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What is the purpose of the resolution?
Resolutions ask the Academy (AAP) to address vital child health, member or AAP organizational matters. Members can propose actions for the Academy to take on issues not covered in current policies or suggest the initiation of new programs or activities.
Who Can Write a Resolution?
Any voting member of the AAP, Chapters, Committees, Councils, Sections and Districts, may write and submit a resolution. Pediatric trainees need a voting member to co-write the resolution.
What Has Changed for 2026?
- Several important updates were made to the resolution process.
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Each resolution may have only one sponsor.
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Each resolution may have no more than two lead authors.
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Resolutions are limited to four “Whereas” clauses and two “Resolved” clauses.
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Background information is limited to 750 words and must include the required elements outlined in the official submission form.
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A maximum of five verifiable references may be included, ideally provided in hyperlinked form.
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Authors are required to complete a Conflict of Interest disclosure, provide a verification statement confirming the accuracy of all information, and attest to alignment with the AAP mission.
Do you Want AAP-CA1 to Consider Sponsoring Your Resolution?
AAP California Chapter 1 is excited to review, edit, and possibly sponsor your resolution. Please email your resolution to Yolanda Ruiz, Executive Director, at yolanda.ruiz@aapca1.org and Dr. Nicole Webb, District IX Chapter Forum Management Committee (CFMC) Representative at nwebb@board.aapca1.org by March 1st for our Executive Committee to review and consider sponsorship.
Please note that emailing your resolution to our team is not an official submission to AAP, it is simply for editing suggestions and sponsorship consideration, you must submit the resolution yourself to AAP by April 1st.
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