House approves modifications to school Learning Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – On Monday, the House passed HB 1182 to make the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) more flexible for districts to respond to students’ academic needs. The bill’s prime sponsor,...
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Governor signs Santos bill addressing teacher workforce shortage crisis
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed a bill last Wednesday aimed at getting more qualified teachers into public school classrooms in an effort to address the growing teacher shortage crisis in...
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House approves reforms to high school graduation requirements
Corrected: An earlier version listed pathway options from a previous version of the bill. OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill that would remove current barriers...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Santos, IDEC will host community update on the Donnie Chin murder investigation
WHAT: Community meeting to update the community on the latest information about the Donnie Chin murder investigation and the future plans for the International District Emergency Center (IDEC). WHO: Rep....
Renewed hope for thousands of high school seniors waiting on lawmakers to act
OLYMPIA – Thousands of high school seniors received renewed hope for brighter futures today with the passage of HB 2224 by the House of Representatives. After weeks of negotiations with the...