Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

This week’s focus was on revenue and budget planning, with a new forecast projecting $844M less in state revenue over the next four years. Senate...

We've been hearing questions from principals and assistant principals across the state about the Parents' Bill of Rights and legislation around them (HB 1296 and...

As week nine of the legislative session wraps up, AWSP continues to advocate for public education at both the state and federal levels. This week,...

We’ve hit the halfway mark of the legislative session, with key education bills moving and budget discussions heating up. Special education funding, MSOC allocations, and...

Floor debates intensified this week, with tensions flaring over controversial bills. Behind closed doors, last-minute negotiations continue as lawmakers push toward the next deadline. Next...

Many proposals, including HB 1795 on restraint and isolation, are at risk due to funding concerns. Lawmakers face tough decisions following major budget cut proposals...

The first policy cutoff has narrowed active bills, with fiscal committees now focusing on budget-related proposals. Key updates include the restraint and isolation bill moving...

As you know, OSPI released emergency discipline rules related to classroom exclusions at the start of the school year. They have now opened public comment...

As the session shifts from policy hearings to tough negotiations, lawmakers face key deadlines. Bills must pass policy committees this week or wait until next...