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The 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 ...

A 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 ...

A 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 ...

A 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), ...

A bill passed Friday by the Washington State Senate would expand career connected learning opportunities, helping students understand available career pathways and better plan for their future. The bill passed on a 45 to 3 vote. Senate Bill 5327, the Career ...

A bill passed today by the Washington State Senate would ensure that state and local agencies focus on the needs of Washingtonians instead of doing the work of federal immigration officials. The bill passed on a vote of 30 to ...

A bill passed today by the Washington State Senate would expand broadband access to underserved communities. Senate Bill 5511 is sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), and was requested by Gov. Jay Inslee. “I want every school child to ...

A package of bills to make Washington schools safer passed the state Senate today. Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) prioritized the comprehensive and bipartisan list of legislation following a statewide Educational Service District tour and after reviewing recommendations by the ...

Science-based, comprehensive sexuality health education would become a required component of public school curriculums, under legislation passed today by the Senate on a 28-21 vote. “Many students are sexually assaulted or coerced into having sex, or find themselves in abusive ...