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SB 5085 and SB 5175. Why These Bills? Why Now?

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: February 23, 2023
For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student....

7 Things to Know about Principal Advocacy This Year

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: September 19, 2022
Our advocacy team at AWSP works hard during the interim to get ready for the upcoming legislative session that begins in January 2023. This year’s...

Action Alert: Simple Majority Bonds

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 19, 2022
There was a big hearing the morning of January 18th in the House Education Committee on HB 1226 and HJR (House Joint Resolution) 4200 for...

2022 Legislative Session Preview

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 5, 2022
Happy New Year! We are days away from January 10th, which marks the beginning of the 2022 legislative session. This short, 60-day session will go...

Legislature Introduces the Fair Start Act for Young Children

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 25, 2021
High-quality childcare and early learning experiences are essential for children and their families. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, finding care has been very difficult for many...

Legislative Update for January 15, 2021

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 15, 2021
A very unusual session started this week, beginning with more somber opening day House and Senate sessions in which both houses voted on remote rules....

Why Wouldn’t You? Finding a Silver Lining in School Shutdowns

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Learning & Events, Middle Level

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 28, 2020
One unforeseen consequence of a statewide closure has been the massive forced push for all of us to engage in the virtual meeting space. We...

Special Board Meeting regarding rulemaking, graduation requirements

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Stephanie Davidsmeyer • Date: March 23, 2020
The State Legislature passed a new law (EHB 2965) supporting the state's response to the novel coronavirus. This law includes a provision (see Section 10)...

Retirement & Health Benefits for April 19, 2019

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Fred Yancey • Date: April 19, 2019
After this last deadline, attention now moves to both chamber floors. Action will primarily consist of both chambers debating and voting on bills that have...

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