Funding

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...

This week, legislative discussions focused on the Parents’ Bill of Rights, with new bills (HB 1296/SB 5181) introduced to clarify existing language. The Seattle Times...

This week’s legislative focus included school safety, financial literacy, special education funding, and student rights. Bills on adding nurses to the BEST program, restricting flavored...

Inspired by Margaret Mead’s words, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,” this update highlights key education bills,...

This week’s legislative update honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s reminder that meaningful change requires persistence and advocacy. Key highlights include debates on K-12 funding, student...

The 2025 legislative session kicks off on Monday, January 13th and along with a new year, as usual, comes lots of changes. 2025 will be...

Principals carry this burden of school-wide hope, but if they are lucky, they are not alone. While principals set the tone for the entire school,...

Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned “Sine Die”. Over the past few days, decisions were solidified about final supplemental budgets and final bill language. Here is my...

Today, March 1, is the last day to consider (or pass) opposite house bills (except initiatives and alternatives to initiatives, budgets and matters necessary to...