Isabella Syverson, 16, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of Jan. 24. Pages are typically sponsored by the senator from their legislative district. Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) sponsored Syverson’s week in the Legislature. ...
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This interim, the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee is working to learn more about state and federal laws regarding harassment, intimidation, bullying and discrimination — and how those laws are being implemented in Washington schools. We know that ...
Read MoreSen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) released the following statement in response to a press conference held today by Nathalie Asher, director of Seattle’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office. During her remarks, Asher specifically referenced Senate Bill 5497, the ...
Read MoreA bill signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee increases funding for special education, paving the way for more inclusive learning environments. Senate Bill 5091 was sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), who chairs the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education ...
Read MoreGov. Inslee signed a bill today to expand broadband access to underserved communities. Senate Bill 5511 was sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island). “Expanding internet access throughout Washington state will increase equity in both education and business,” Wellman said. ...
Read MoreThe Washington State Legislature reached an agreement Sunday, and passed an update to the state’s school enrichment levy policy to better serve students, teachers and Washington’s 295 school districts. The bill now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for signing. In ...
Read MoreA bill passed today by the Washington State Senate would update the state’s levy policy to better serve students, teachers and Washington’s 295 school districts. In 2017, the Legislature made historic changes to the state’s school levy policy to satisfy ...
Read MoreA measure that would have made it easier for local districts to pass school bonds failed today after it didn’t receive the required vote in the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 8201, sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), would have ...
Read MoreA bill passed today by the Washington State Senate increases funding for special education, paving the way for more inclusive learning environments. The bill passed with a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 5091 is sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), ...
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