Legislation
Legislative Update for Jan. 9, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 9, 2026
"Storytelling is the oldest form of education." - Terry Tempest Williams The 2026 Legislative Session kicks off on January 12, 2026, and is a short...
Updates to OSPI Student Discipline Rules and WSSDA Model Policy/Procedure
Author: Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) • Date: September 3, 2025
As many of you know, OSPI has completed its permanent rulemaking process regarding student discipline. The updated permanent rules took effect on July 11, 2025....
Federal Advocacy Update and Action Alert from NAESP/NASSP
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: May 21, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Legislative Update for 5.1.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: May 1, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Legislative Update for 4.18.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 18, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Legislative Update for 4.4.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 7, 2025
It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...
Legislative Update for 3.28.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: March 31, 2025
It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...
Legislative Update for 3.21.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: March 21, 2025
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...
Understanding the Parents’ Bill of Rights: Clarification on HB 1296 and SB 5181
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: March 19, 2025
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...