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Two new laws signed today by Gov. Inslee will ensure the delivery of full childcare benefits for eligible households under the Working Connections Childcare (WWC) program and will improve teen parents’ chances of attaining the education and graduation credentials to ...

Juvenile holding facilities may no longer subject teens to solitary confinement, except in extraordinary circumstances, under a law signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee. “Solitary confinement is damaging to youth. It traumatizes them and hinders their ability to learn, grow ...

A new law signed today by Gov. Inslee allows childcare providers the additional time some need to make remedial improvements that improve quality of care. Senate Bill 6483, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), updates the state’s Early Achievers rating ...

A law signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee extends to childcare facilities the same prohibitions on deadly weapons that apply to K-12 schools. “Our younger children deserve the same degree of safety as our school-age youths,” said Sen. Claire Wilson ...

The expansion of science-based, age-appropriate sexual health education to all public school districts and grade levels was signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. “This curriculum has been taught in many of our school districts for years, but kids ...

A bill requiring comprehensive sexual health education (CSHE) in all public schools by the 2022-23 school year received final approval from the Washington State Senate on Saturday, and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk to be signed into law. ...

Legislation passed unanimously late Thursday by the House will ensure that a child who qualifies for 12 months of Working Connections childcare receives the full 12-month benefit. “If a household qualifies for 12 months of childcare, that’s what they should ...

Legislation passed today by the Senate will bar juvenile holding facilities from subjecting teens to solitary confinement. Having already passed the House, the bill now goes to the governor to be signed into law. “Solitary confinement is damaging to youth. ...

Legislation passed today by the Senate would improve teen parents’ chances of attaining the education and graduation credentials to position them and their children for more successful lives. “Helping a young parent complete high school results in a more successful ...

Legislation passed late Wednesday by the Washington State House of Representatives would require comprehensive sexual health education (CSHE) in all public schools by the 2022-23 school year. Senate Bill 5395, Sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), would: Require age-appropriate, medically ...