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Wilson bill would boost school staff, training on disruptive behavior

Wilson bill would boost school staff, training on disruptive behavior

Legislation heard today by the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee would add training and staff to help educators better deal with the increasing incidence of disruptive and sometimes violent outbursts by students. “Teachers, administrators and other school staff have limited tools available to them to preserve safety at a time when students are more frequently showing up in school ...

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Wilson named co-chair of DCYF Oversight Board

Wilson named co-chair of DCYF Oversight Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dec. 13, 2023  Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was named co-chair of the Department of Children, Youth and Families Oversight Board on Tuesday.   Wilson, who serves as chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, has been a member of the board since 2022 and will serve a two-year term.   The DCYF Oversight Board ...

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Wilson’s work during 2023 session earns her ‘Champion for Children’ recognition 

Wilson’s work during 2023 session earns her ‘Champion for Children’ recognition 

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was honored as a “Champion for Children” by the Children's Alliance for her work and leadership during the 2023 legislative session.   The award recognizes lawmakers who provide significant leadership to advance public policies that create opportunity for all of Washington’s 1.6 million children.   Wilson was among 10 lawmakers in the Washington House and ...

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Wilson visits White House to discuss efforts to lower childcare costs, support providers

Wilson visits White House to discuss efforts to lower childcare costs, support providers

WASHINGTON D.C. — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) joined lawmakers from the across the country at the White House Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to lower childcare costs and support providers. Those in attendance addressed the critical challenges childcare costs are putting on families and how both federal and state lawmakers can work to reduce those burdens. “Our childcare system is failing working ...

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Wilson bill focuses on successful reentry by increasing supports for those leaving incarceration

Wilson bill focuses on successful reentry by increasing supports for those leaving incarceration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2023  OLYMPIA – People leaving Washington’s systems of incarceration will be better supported as they reenter society thanks to Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) Senate Bill 5134, signed into law Monday.   People leaving incarceration in Washington are currently given $40 — an amount chosen in the 1970s that went ...

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Wilson bill waives burdensome fees for childcare workforce applicants

Wilson bill waives burdensome fees for childcare workforce applicants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2023  OLYMPIA – Applicants to Washington’s childcare workforce will no longer have to pay burdensome background check fees thanks to Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) Senate Bill 5316, signed into law Thursday.   State law requires critical and necessary background checks when the Department of Children, Youth and Families ...

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Wilson bill will regulate third parties providing special education for students with disabilities

Wilson bill will regulate third parties providing special education for students with disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2023  OLYMIPA -- Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) legislation to regulate authorized entities serving Washington students with disabilities was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday.   An investigation by the Seattle Times and ProPublica found Washington was giving millions of dollars to these private schools (previously referred to as ...

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Student-sponsored bill mandates sex trafficking prevention education in Washington schools 

Student-sponsored bill mandates sex trafficking prevention education in Washington schools 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2023  OLYMPIA – Education on sex trafficking prevention and awareness will soon be required for students across Washington.   Senate Bill 5355 was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday. Though sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), this legislation was created, drafted and negotiated by Eastside Preparatory ...

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Wilson legislation creates network of healing, transitional services for sex trafficking survivors 

Wilson legislation creates network of healing, transitional services for sex trafficking survivors 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2023  OLYMPIA – Survivors of sex trafficking will have easier access to a network of healing, support and transitional services thanks to legislation from Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn).   Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5114 into law Thursday.   In 2020, the National Human Trafficking Hotline ranked ...

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Wilson legislation makes affordable childcare more accessible, strengthens childcare workforce

Wilson legislation makes affordable childcare more accessible, strengthens childcare workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2023  OLYMPIA – Legislation to make affordable childcare more accessible, while also strengthening Washington's childcare workforce, was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday.   Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) Senate Bill 5225 allows more families and childcare workers to qualify for state-subsidized childcare through the Read More

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