Washington educators and child care workers can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Washington’s educators and licensed child care workers can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday, in response to President Joe Biden’s directive that those people be prioritized in vaccine rollout. “Phase Finder may take time to reflect these changes, but educators and licensed child care workers can schedule with providers right away,” Inslee said. Continue reading at KXLY.
AG Ferguson Releases I-940 Independent Investigation Inquiry Report
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently released the I-940 Independent Investigation Inquiry Report. Ferguson’s inquiry into investigations reviewing police use of deadly force in the first half of 2020 found that the majority of investigating teams complied with most of the state’s new independent investigation requirements. However, some investigations failed to include at least two non-law enforcement community representatives and comply with other key requirements. Continue reading at The Seattle Medium.
Inslee signs bill allowing COVID-19-related waivers of some graduation requirements
Struggling Washington state high school seniors are getting a hand in fulfilling their graduation requirements, as Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law on Tuesday a measure to aid students whose education has been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly 70% of Washington students are still learning remotely. With online learning and a constantly changing situation, many high schoolers who were on track to graduate have fallen behind. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dan Pelle)
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Washington educators and child care workers can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine
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