tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32884886815567957452024-03-19T00:52:02.076-07:00WSPTA Grassroots ConnectionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-44977869598039656842017-06-05T14:03:00.002-07:002017-06-05T14:06:56.845-07:00Op-ed Article by Representatives Dolan and Stonier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Here’s
a good <a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/linking-graduation-to-high-stakes-testing-was-a-mistake/" target="_blank">op-ed</a> from two state representatives that supports <a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/legislative-resolutions/" target="_blank">WSPTA’s Resolution18.13</a>, which says no single factor should determine a student’s advancement
such as graduation from high school. HB 1046, the bill that has passed the
state House three times by a wide bipartisan margin, would still require the
statewide tests for federal accountability but would remove the link between
passing the assessments and graduation. WSPTA supports the passage of HB 1046
and encourages members to reach out to their senators to encourage a vote on
the bill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-13192640092767869052017-03-09T09:30:00.000-08:002017-03-09T09:30:00.654-08:00WSPTA Upcoming Advocacy Events Report<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Education (House) - HHR A, JLOB - 3/13 @ 1:30pm</b><br />
SSB 5241 - Public Hearing - Concerning the educational success of youth who are homeless or in foster care.<br />
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<b>Capital Budget (House) - HHR B, JLOB - 3/14 @ 3:30pm</b><br />
ESSB 5702 - Public Hearing - Improving state funding for school construction, modernization, and asset preservation.<br />
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<b>Early Learning & Human Services (House) - HHR C, JLOB - 3/15 @ 1:30pm</b><br />
2SSB 5107 - Public Hearing - Facilitating local funding and involvement in expanding early childhood education and assistance program eligibility.<br />
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<b>Human Services, Mental Health & Housing (Senate) - SHR 2, JACB - 3/15 @ 1:30pm</b><br />
SHB 1867 - Public Hearing - Improving transitions in extended foster care to increase housing stability for foster youth.<br />
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<b>Early Learning & K-12 Education (Senate) - SHR 1, JACB - 3/16 @ 1:30pm</b><br />
EHB 1551 - Public Hearing - Creating a competitive equipment assistance grant program to enhance<br />
student nutrition in public schools.<br />
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SHB 1618 - Public Hearing - Concerning family and community engagement coordinators.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-41266075754184498462017-03-09T07:22:00.000-08:002017-03-09T07:23:01.442-08:00Senate Advances Bill to Extend Levy Cliff to 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">As its last bill of the March 8 cutoff, the Senate Wednesday night passed an amended bill on the "levy cliff" (<a href="http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5023%20AMS%20FAIN%20S2111.1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ESB 5023</span></a>), with all members voting in favor; with the exception of Republican Senator Michael Baumgartner of West Spokane. The Senate ran their version of the bill so they could change the title to be about excess levies and not the levy cliff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">The striking amendment offered by Senator
Fain:<o:p></o:p></span><u1:p></u1:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Extends current local levy authority
and LEA through January 1, 2019;<u1:p></u1:p> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Requires that all levies collected
in calendar year 2018, and thereafter, be deposited into a local revenue
sub-fund of the general fund to enable detailed accounting of the amount and
the object of expenditures; and<u1:p></u1:p> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Requires that any enrichment levies
going to the voters after January 1, 2018 be approved by Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) before being
placed on the ballot. Districts planning to go to the voters with an M&O
enrichment levy would be required to create a detailed report of the
activities to be funded and then submit that report to OSPI for
approval. The bill states that enrichment levies beyond the state-provided
funding in the omnibus appropriations act for the basic education program
components under <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.150.260" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">RCW 28A.150.260</span></a> (prototypical schools
funding formula) are a permitted use. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><u1:p></u1:p>WSPTA members are strongly
encouraged to <a href="http://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2017031047&eventID=2017031047&startStreamAt=12540&stopStreamAt=13887&autoStartStream=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">listen to the debate</span></a>, which led to the 48-1
vote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">It will be critical that school districts,
parents, and other education advocates explain the gap story in their school
and district, which basically means having a better understanding of what
it actually costs to run that school, serve its students, and attract and
retain professional educators. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Members are encouraged to write House
and Senate members to express their thanks that a levy extension bill
is in play. But messages also should stress that with prohibitions
on the use of local levies for activities deemed basic education, the
state will have to step up in a really big way. Otherwise, areas that are
underfunded now and where local funds are supplementing the most basic of
activities - like transportation, nurses, and special education - will
fall short in the final education funding solution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" target="_blank">Marie Sullivan</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">WSPTA Legislative
Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-46372166330702467692017-03-08T12:59:00.000-08:002017-03-08T12:59:04.613-08:00Senate Passes Paraeducator Bill Today - Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a strong bipartisan vote, the Senate today approved a
comprehensive para-educator development program. <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5070&Chamber=Senate&Year=2017" target="_blank">SB 5070</a> passed on a 37-12 vote
and will require standards, professional development, a career ladder, a more
accessible path to teacher certification, and training for teachers who
supervise para-educators. Support for Standards for Para-educators is a Top 5
Priority Platform issue for Washington State PTA, so we’re excited to see the
Senate take this important step forward. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Beth Sigall </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lake Washington PTSA Council</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-33825282471882075012017-03-06T09:30:00.000-08:002017-03-08T07:34:10.838-08:00TeleTown Hall Meetings with Your Legislator<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Throughout the
session Legislators use a variety of methods to stay connected with
constituents. While some Legislators have already hosted meetings locally
and/or host regular ―TeleTown Hall Meetings, on Saturday, March 11, many
legislative districts will be hosting in-person Town Halls. Check out the <a href="http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/press-releases/town-hall-information/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">House Democratic Caucus</span></a> and <a href="http://sdc.wastateleg.org/blog/2017/02/28/senate-democrats-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-in-march/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Senate Democratic Caucus</span></a> web sites for a good list of meetings that will be
happening all over the state next weekend. While the Republican Caucus sites do
not appear to have a compilation of meetings posted, we do know of a few who
are also hosting meetings March 11. The most efficient way for WSPTA
members to find out if your legislators are hosting a Town Hall is to
<a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">contact them directly</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Prepared by</i>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Marie Sullivan</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">WSPTA Legislative
Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-22858685115277628262017-03-06T08:38:00.000-08:002017-03-06T08:38:52.025-08:00Session Has Passed the Half-Way Point<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With most of the action
occurring on the House and Senate floors, lawmakers got down to business,
passing bills this past week in anticipation of the March 8, deadline of 5 p.m.
This is the next cutoff for bills that aren’t deemed “Necessary To Implement
the Budget” (NTIB), and includes most policy bills with no fiscal impact. On
March 9, policy and budget committees will once again start holding public
hearings, but this time on the bills that have passed from one chamber to the
other. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week continued the
political theater in the Senate, when the Majority Caucus pulled Governor Jay
Inslee’s tax proposals to the floor. Republicans said it was to get a handle on
which revenue proposals Senate Democrats would support to fund K-12 education.
For their part, Senate Democrats dismissed the move as unproductive and
countered with mentioning the upcoming levy cliff nearly every time they spoke.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Behind the scenes, key
legislators from both parties and chambers began meeting to discuss how the
state will go about reducing its reliance on local school levies to meet the
state’s constitutional obligation for ample funding of public schools. A
modified “6195 group” is meeting Mondays and Wednesdays for the next few weeks
to find common ground and a path forward on K-12 funding. The Senate Republican
plan is <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5607&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SB 5607</span></a>; the House and Senate Democrat plan is <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1843&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ESHB1843</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As a possible bridge or
alternative to the existing proposals, the Senate Ways & Means Committee <a href="http://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2017021514" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">heard testimony</span></a> on <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5825&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">PSSB5825</span></a>, Sen. Mark Mullet’s, D-Issaquah, education funding proposal. Most
people testifying thanked Senator Mullet for putting forward another idea, but
none publicly endorsed it; most raised issues with the funding approach. The
video clip is about 90 minutes long, but is worth listening to the explanation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here’s
a quick reminder of a few of the key elements of each funding proposal - <a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/Elements%20to%20Funding%20Proposal%203-2017.pdf" target="_blank">download</a>. Read the updated bill tracker <a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/WSPTA_Bill_Tracker_3-5-17.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Status of Top 5Legislative
Priorities – Update & Focus for Members this Week</b></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Social and Emotional
Learning </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Focus for members:</b></i> Continue
to support the staffing as described in HB 1377 and HB 1621; support inclusion
of operating budget provisos for Summer ECEAP and continuation of the SEL
Benchmarks Work Group. </span></div>
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<b>2. <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Amply Funding Basic Education</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members:</i></b> Review
2017 positions and share not just the ample funding but ALL of the positions.
They provide a blueprint for many of the activities WSPTA hopes are in the
final education funding plan. Talk with legislators about the need to add NEW
money into the system and why just replacing local levies with state funding
isn’t ample or comprehensive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>3. Closing the Opportunity Gap</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members: </i></b>Additional
funding for students who struggle, whether in a weighted per pupil model or
categorical program, is needed if we expect different outcomes for our students
who are challenged by an opportunity and achievement gap. To close this gap
requires a more systematic approach to students’ academic and non-academic
needs – the “whole child.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">4. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Standards for Para-educators </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members:</i></b> ESHB 1115
passed the House this week. The bill is disappointing, in that the bill no
longer sets up </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">minimum
certification and specialty endorsements for para-educators working in ELL and
Special Education. While the bill does include training, which we welcome, our
aim is that the final, negotiated bill reflect our priority platform position
as much as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SB 5070, the Senate bill, is
still waiting to be voted out of the Senate. The entire bill, however, was also
inserted into the Senate Republican’s education funding bill – SB 5607. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>5. Breakfast after the Bell</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><i><b>Focus for members: </b></i>By a
bipartisan vote of 90-8, ESHB 1508 passed the House. Let your Senators know
that WSPTA fully supports this legislation and wants it to pass this session. Also,
look at the <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1508&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Housevote count</span></a>, and send a note to House members who voted in favor of this
legislation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><u>2017
WSPTA Supported Issues:</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Improving Educational
Outcomes for Foster Children </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SSB 5241 passed the Senate
and in the House Education Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Engaging Families in Student
Success</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members:</i></b> SHB 1618
is the bill that would define Family & Community Engagement Coordinators,
and ensure that funding allocated for them could only be used for this staffing.
The bill is in House Rules, so please contact your House members and ask them
to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Post-Secondary/Higher
Education Access and Affordability </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members:</i></b> Two bills
are on the House floor calendar, which means they are ready for a vote. Please
contact House members and ask them to vote on HB 1452 (expansion of the
opportunity scholarship) and HB 1512 (expansion of College Bound Scholarship
eligibility) before the March 8 cutoff. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Removing Barriers to
Implementing ECEAP </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b><i>Focus for members: </i></b>Expansion
of ECEAP, and the Summer ECEAP program will be handled in the operating budget.
But it isn’t too early to let your House and Senate members know about the
importance of early learning education and the need to increase slots to
provide access to more preschoolers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Restorative Justice and
School Safety</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">It would appear that SSB
5155, which would limit the number of days students in grades K-2 could be
suspended or expelled, may not move. OSPI is drafting rules to implement
discipline policies adopted in the 2016 session under HB 1541 (see Closing the
Opportunity Gap position), and concern has been raised about the impact new
discipline laws would have on rule-making and implementation of discipline
rules, and related model policies and procedures for school districts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Week in Review</b></span></u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Action this week was on the
floor, so WSPTA advocated with legislators on the 2017 platform and priorities.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>The Week Ahead</b></span></u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Action continues on the
floor, but returns to committee work on March 9<sup>th</sup>. Next cutoff is
March 29<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-60996807562348467392017-03-03T08:04:00.001-08:002017-03-03T10:53:11.482-08:00Breakfast After the Bell passes House 90-8<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RiL-7w_OIA/WH5Lyg7RR5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/xKTqsnLXKRgBUGk9Ouzj-xkWu6Ryb2NggCPcB/s1600/cap.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RiL-7w_OIA/WH5Lyg7RR5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/xKTqsnLXKRgBUGk9Ouzj-xkWu6Ryb2NggCPcB/s200/cap.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">About 6:15 pm March 2, the House passed House Bill (HB) 1508, Breakfast after
the Bell, by an overwhelming margin of 90-8.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking in favor of the legislation were sponsor </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Representative </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monica
Stonier, D-49; Representative Paul Harris, R-17; and Representative Norm Johnson, R-14. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">WSPTA parents Heather Lindberg, Michael Steffan, and Corina Pfeil
each testified in support of this Top 5 priority, as it was being
deliberated in the House.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-40263571439365244942017-02-27T08:32:00.000-08:002017-02-27T08:32:03.178-08:00Fiscal Cutoff Spells End for Many Bills<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Fiscal committees worked overtime this past
week, with the House meeting into early </span></div>
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evening Friday the 24<sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> to
act on policy bills that had some impact on the state budget. Typically bills
that are linked to the operating or capital budget aren’t subject to the
deadlines, but nothing is officially off the table until the gavel falls April
23</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">. Policy bills that failed to pass their respective fiscal
committees may see life in the operating or capital budgets as provisos or return
as “trailing bills.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">The session is nearing the half-way mark of
the 105-day session, and the focus shifts over the next two weeks to floor
action. Bills must pass by 5 p.m. on March 8 from the chamber where they
started to remain under consideration. The biggest exception would be budget
bills. Speaking of which, an economic review will occur March 2, with the
Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting at 10 a.m. on March 16 to get the
most current report on projected revenue for fiscal year 2017, and the 2017-19
biennium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Status
of Top Five Legislative Priorities - Update<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Social
and Emotional Learning <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">All
three bills, HB 1377, HB 1518, and HB 1621 died in House Appropriations. Two of
the bills (HB 1377 and HB 1621) are somewhat linked to the House Democrats’
education funding bill – ESHB 1843 – so may be resurrected soon. Elements of HB
1518, which included an extension of the SEL benchmarks work group and a summer
ECEAP pilot project, may be inserted into the House operating budget as
provisos. Members talking with their legislators should share this request. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Amply
Funding Basic Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">ESHB
1843, the House Democrat education funding plan, was sent to the Senate on a
party-line vote of 50-48. It is expected that negotiations on the two major
plans (HB 1843 and SB 5607) will begin in earnest. <a href="file:///C://Users/Owner/Downloads/Table%201A%20-%20Total%20Funding%20No%2010%25.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">New
district-by-district fiscal impact charts</span></a> have been released by Senate
Republicans. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">On
Monday, February 27, at 10 a.m., the Senate Ways & Means Committee will
hear public testimony on a <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/Documents/Psubs/WM%202.27.17%20PSSB%205825%20S-1664.4.pdf">substitute</a>
</span>of Senator Mark Mullet’s education funding plan, SB 5825. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Closing
the Opportunity Gap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">A bill
that would increase funding for LAP, HB 1511, and two bills (HB 2075 and SB
5758) that would have added $400 per student for various academic-focused
activities both failed to pass their respective fiscal committees. Like the SEL
bills above, it is possible elements of these bills will show up in the
education funding solution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Standards
for Para-educators <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SHB
1115 and SB 5070 were passed from their fiscal committees and are in the Rules
Committee. The Rules Committee is the stopping point before bills are referred
to the floor for action. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Breakfast
after the Bell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as amended, SSB 5696 failed to pass the Senate Ways & Means Committee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1508 passed out of House Appropriations and is in the Rules Committee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">2017 WSPTA Supported Issues:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Improving
Educational Outcomes for Foster Children <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SSB
5241 is in the Senate Rules committee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Engaging
Families in Student Success<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SHB
1618 is in House Rules. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Post-Secondary/Higher
Education Access and Affordability <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Many
of the access and affordability bills died last Friday. These include: HB 1425
(next generation education savings account); HB 1840 (Washington promise
program); and HB 1847 (state goal of 50/50 cost-share for state/attendee
tuition and fees);<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Those
that are still in play include: HB 1452 (expansion of the opportunity scholarship)
and HB 1512 (expansion of College Bound Scholarship eligibility).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Removing
Barriers to Implementing ECEAP <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Two
bills to create a grant and loan program to increase the number of early
learning facilities are both still under consideration. The bills are HB 1777
and SB 5753. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Restorative
Justice and School Safety<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">SSB
5155, focused on limiting the number of days students in grades K-2 could be
suspended or expelled is eligible for floor action. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Northshore parent Corina Pfeil testified
for the first time before the House Appropriations Committee in support of HB
1508, the breakfast after the bell bill. She did a lot of research to prepare
for the meeting, and represented WSPTA very well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Senate Republicans
announced revised materials and district-by-district analyses of their
proposal, SB 5607. Follow the link <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/CMD/document.aspx?agency=7&year=2017&cid=456&lid=5607" target="_blank">here to read the various documents</a>.</span></div>
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Week Ahead</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Monday,
February 27</span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">10 a.m., Senate Ways & Means, SHR 4<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Public
hearing on <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/Documents/Psubs/WM%202.27.17%20PSSB%205825%20S-1664.4.pdf">proposed
substitute SB 5825</a>, Mullet’s education funding plan</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Tuesday, February 28</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Session on teacher shortage<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul style="background-color: white; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="wtext" style="background-color: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/16-17/Bill%20tracker%202-25-17.pdf" style="font-weight: bold; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">WSPTA Bill Tracker Report, as of 2/25/17</span></a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/16-17/WSPTA%20Priorities%20post%20fiscal%20cutoff%202-25-17.pdf" style="font-weight: bold; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Priority Policy Bills (post-fiscal cutoff), as of 2/25/17</span></a><a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/16-17/WSPTA%20Priorities%20post%20fiscal%20cutoff%202-25-17.pdf" style="color: #003e74; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><ul style="background-color: white; color: #4d4747; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><i>Prepared by </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Marie Sullivan</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">WSPTA Legislative Consultant</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org">Email Marie</a></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-4079161891094253532017-02-23T13:00:00.000-08:002017-02-23T13:00:19.377-08:00National PTA Disappointed with Administration’s Rescission of Guidance to Protect Transgender Students<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 22, 2017)—The following statement can be
attributed to National PTA President Laura Bay:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Today, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice sent a letter
to the nation’s schools rescinding guidance released in May 2016 on their
obligations under </span><a href="http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/tix_dis.html"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> (Title IX) regarding a student’s
gender identity. The guidance had stated <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">that a
school must not treat a transgender student differently from the way it treats
other students of the same gender identity under the law. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 11pt;">“National PTA is extremely
disappointed that the Administration has rescinded the guidance. </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Every
child deserves to receive a great education in a setting free from discrimination,
harassment and violence. T</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">he vast majority
of LGBTQ students, however, are bullied, physically assaulted and feel unsafe
in school because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or identity</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">. There
is a need for explicit protection of LGBTQ youth as it is critical to their
overall health and well-being and long-term success.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“National PTA and its constituent
associations are committed to advocating for policies and protections for LGBTQ
youth to make sure they have positive school experiences and the opportunity to
reach their full potential. National PTA adopted a resolution in 2016 on the </span><a href="http://www.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4783&navItemNumber=4615"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">Recognition
of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ)
Individuals as a Protected Class</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">. The resolution calls for federal
policies that specifically protect LGBTQ youth and local practices that create
and maintain safe, affirming and inclusive learning environments for all
students. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“It has long been a top priority of
National PTA to make sure all children have a safe, supportive and positive
environment in which to thrive and learn. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The association </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">remains dedicated to supporting transgender
students—as it is every student—and will push for policies and practices to
ensure that federal, state and local entities protect all children.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About
National PTA<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.pta.org/index.cfm"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">National
PTA®</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> comprises millions of families, students, teachers,
administrators and business and community leaders devoted to the educational
success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a
registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a
powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and
communities and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is
open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the
education, health and welfare of children and youth.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-72002134039067108792017-02-22T14:49:00.000-08:002017-02-23T07:03:41.459-08:00Breakfast After the Bell Parent Testimony<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Northshore parent Corina Pfeil, parent member from <a href="http://www.inglemoorptsa.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Inglemoor High PTSA 6.10.75</span></a>, spoke Wednesday in favor of <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1508&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB1508</span></a>; the bill that would start a Breakfast After the Bell program in high
poverty schools across the state. She urged lawmakers to roll out this program
to help hungry kids so they are prepared to learn and be successful in school.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was Corina's first time testifying and she was a great
advocate for our students. She volunteered several weeks ago to testify on this
issue, and we took her up on that offer this week. If you'd like to represent
WSPTA on legislation that is being considered by the legislature, please contact <a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Marie Sullivan</span></a>, WSPTA Legislative Consultant or <a href="mailto:ptalegdir@wastatepta.org" target="_blank">Duncan Taylor</a>, WSPTA Legislative Director.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-70730513775911842302017-02-19T15:30:00.000-08:002017-02-21T07:40:57.946-08:00New Ed Funding Plan Released, Bills Pass Friday Cutoff<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">There is certainly no lack of
education funding plans this year, as three Senate Democrats brought a little
love to the topic on February 14</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">, bringing the total of publicly
available proposals to a total of four: Governor Inslee’s; Senate Republicans;
House Democrats; and now the subgroup of Senate Democrats. House Republicans
have signaled that they have their own separate education funding plan, but
elements haven’t been shared formally with the public.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB 5825 would make permanent
a district’s current maintenance & operations (M&O) levy percentage on January 1, 2018, and allow
school districts to assess a local enrichment levy of up to $1,000 per student
for activities and salaries beyond basic education. To help property-poor
districts, the legislation would double the amount of levy equalization (LEA) a
district receives, and would put in place a minimum per student allocation of
$11,500. In other words, if the allocation that included the new permanent
levy, LEA, and a uniform enhancement for students in learning assistance programs (LAP), Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP), Special
Education and Highly Capable programs didn’t reach that threshold, the state
would make up the difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">“No district will get less
funding than it is receiving in the current school year,” said Senate sponsor
Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah. Mullet said an amendment he’s considering would
include an inflationary factor for the $11,500 per student allocation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Other elements of the
proposal include a minimum salary of $45,000; new requirements for accounting
and reporting; and a link to different bills that would seek a constitutional
change to allow bonds to pass with a simple majority. The extra LEA would be
funded through an expanded collection of internet sales taxes. Under current
rules, only Internet businesses with a nexus (i.e., physical presence) to
Washington state are required to collect and remit sales tax to the state. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">In other news last week,
Friday served as the deadline for bills to be passed out of respective policy
committees. February 24 marks the next cutoff, for most bills that
have a fiscal impact to the state to be passed out of their budget committee.
Typically bills that are labeled “necessary to implement the budget” or NTIB,
are exempt from the legislative-imposed deadlines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Status of Top Five Legislative Priorities - Update<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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and Emotional Learning <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1377 would require, at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, school
districts with more than 2,000 students to provide a minimum of six hours of
professional collaboration time per year for school counselors, social workers
and psychologists that focuses on recognizing signs of emotional and behavioral
distress. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1518, among other features, would direct OSPI to convene a work group to build
upon the SEL benchmarks developed in 2016, and establish a competitive grant
program to increase the number of summer learning programs that combine
academics and SEL. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1621 was heard in the House Appropriations Committee last week. The bill would
provide an enhancement in the prototypical funding formula for staff positions
related to SEL, including family and community engagement, school nurses,
social workers, psychologists, and guidance counselors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Funding Basic Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1843, the House Democrat education funding plan is in the queue for a floor
vote.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB
5825 is described above. Senator Mullet believes it will get a hearing in the
Senate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Closing
the Opportunity Gap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1511 would make changes to the Learning Assistance Program, including
increasing the hours; removing the requirement to focus LAP on 3<sup>rd</sup>
grade literacy; and add funding to schools with high concentrations of ELL,
homeless and foster youth student populations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
2075 and SB 5758 would provide a minimum of $400 per student for one of four
activities: 1. CTE in middle or high school; 2. Enhanced dual credit
opportunities in high school; 3. Dropout prevention strategies; and 4. AVID
strategies and classrooms. Both bills passed out of their respective education
committees and were sent to the budget committees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Standards
for Para-educators <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1115 will be heard by House Appropriations February 20<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB
5070 had a public hearing in the Senate Ways & Means committee last week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Breakfast
after the Bell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SSB
5696 was amended in the Senate education committee and passed to the Rules
Committee. The amendments removed the mandate for high-poverty schools to
provide breakfast after the bell, and instead require that if all children are
given the opportunity to eat after the bell, that the time would count as
instructional time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1508 was modified slightly in House education and has been passed to the House
Appropriations committee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">2017 WSPTA Supported Issues:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Improving
Educational Outcomes for Foster Children <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1511 (above)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SSB
5241 would require school districts to consolidate partial credits, unresolved
or incomplete coursework, and provide other opportunities for credit accrual to
eliminate barriers to foster youth and homeless student success. The bill is in
the Senate Rules committee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Engaging
Families in Student Success<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1843 specifically increases to 1.085 the family engagement coordinator per
prototypical elementary school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1618 would specify the minimum duties and responsibilities for a family and
community engagement coordinator, and would stipulate that state funding
allocated to support family and community engagement coordinators must be used
for that purpose. The bill is in House Rules. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Post-Secondary/Higher
Education Access and Affordability <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1425 would establish the Washington Next Generation Educational Savings Account
Pilot Program (like a 529 savings account). The bill also would require the
Washington Student Achievement Council to administer the pilot program, and to
deposit an initial grant of $25 and an incentive grant of $50 when the account
beneficiary achieved certain milestones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1452 would create a new scholarship opportunity for students pursuing
professional technical degrees or professional technical certificates at
community colleges. The companion is SB 5361.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1512 would expand a student’s eligibility to the 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup>
grade, and the 9<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup> grade if they were previously
ineligible, and expand income eligibility for the College Bound Scholarship
award to 125 percent of the state’s median family income. The bill also would
provide students with family incomes between 65 percent and 125 percent of
median family income a scholarship equal to tuition and fees for two years at a
community and technical college.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1840 would create the Washington Promise Program, which would provide free
tuition and fees to students who meet certain eligibility requirements to
attend a community and technical college. The bill would use a four-step
phase-in approach, and would set up a free 13<sup>th</sup> year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1847 would set a goal of increasing the state’s share of support to 50 percent
for four-year institutions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">All
the higher education bills have been sent to their respective budget
committees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Removing
Barriers to Implementing ECEAP <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1518 would direct the Department of Early Learning to fund up to 600 slots to school
districts to offer a summer-only ECEAP program for children entering
kindergarten the upcoming year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1777 would create a new loan and grant program for preschool facilities. The
bill was heard in the House Capital Budget committee last week and is scheduled
for a vote this week. It’s Senate companion, SB 5753, had a hearing in Senate
Ways & Means last week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB
5484 would create an Early Learning Facilities grant and loan program. The bill
differs from the preschool facilities bills listed above, but there is an
effort to combine them into one bill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Restorative
Justice and School Safety<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SSB
5155 would prohibit suspensions and expulsions of students in grades K-2 to no longer
than the remainder of the day and one full day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Week in Review<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Speaking on behalf of WSPTA,
parent Sarah Butcher testified in favor of HB 1518 and HB 1618 in the House
Education Committee. Also representing WSPTA, parent Heather Lindberg testified
in favor of the proposed substitute for SB 5696 (breakfast after the bell). WSPTA
signed in a support on SB 5070 (para-educators), HB 1621 (social emotional
learning staff support), and HB 1564 (pesticide use). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Bills related to a
constitutional amendment to change to a simple majority for bond measures
failed to pass out of their respective policy committees this week. While
nothing is ever dead until the session ends, it is unlikely these bills will
move forward this session. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">The Week Ahead<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Monday,
February 20<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Appropriations (House) - HHR A, JLOB - 2/20
@ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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5183 - Public Hearing - Concerning career and technical education funding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SHB
1046 - Exec Session - Concerning certificates of academic and individual
achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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February 22<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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1777 - Exec Session - Concerning the financing of early learning facilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1452 - Public Hearing - Concerning the opportunity scholarship program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1508 - Public Hearing - Promoting student health and readiness through meal and
nutrition programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1116 - Exec Session - Implementing family and medical leave insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><b>Marie Sullivan</b></span></div>
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<a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Email Marie</a><i style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1115&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SHB1115</span></a> - Public Hearing - Concerning para-educators. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1282&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB1282</span></a> - Public Hearing - Concerning career and technical education funding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1115&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SHB1115</span></a> - Executive Session - Concerning para-educators. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><b>Marie Sullivan</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org">Email Marie</a></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-27237489629125979932017-02-14T07:20:00.001-08:002017-02-14T07:20:20.960-08:00Sarah Butcher, Parent Member, Testifying on Behalf of WSPTA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Testifying on
behalf of WSPTA in favor of legislation on social and emotional
learning (<a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1518&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB 1518</span></a>) and family and community engagement coordinators (<a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1618&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB 1618</span></a>),
parent Sarah Butcher urged <a href="http://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2017021209&eventID=2017021209&autoStartStream=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">House Education Committee members</span></a> on Monday,
February 13, to look favorably on the bills and to vote them out of
committee. Butcher is a member of the state work group that has been
developing benchmarks for social and emotional learning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last week began with a public hearing in the House Appropriations
Committee on the two competing education funding proposals: SSB 5607 (Senate
Republicans) and HB 1843 (House Democrats). The bills drew more than two hours’
worth of testimony, most of it mixed on both spending plans, although the
support for HB 1843 outweighed that of SSB 5607. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the objections raised to SSB 5607 included the concern about
the lack of a local levy in calendar 2019 and the impact on programs and
staffing that would have on two school years; the cap on use of a 10% local
M&O levy on programs and activities that might currently be funded by local
levies; the limit on salaries to 80% of a total budget, along with setting a
minimum salary; and the overall lack of new funding to the system. In addition,
the state counties association and fire district association weighed in with
concerns about the impact the additional $1.80 statewide property tax would
have on other taxing districts that access funds within the property tax box. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Concerns about HB 1843 included elimination of a minimal salary
structure to provide stability for salaries at all levels, including experience
and education; failure to address the system’s inequity by maintaining a statewide
24% local levy; and the inclusion of TRII as an allowed expenditure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">SHB 1843 was amended in committee, and passed out on a party-line vote.
The changes include the additional of an accountability monitoring and
reporting system, requiring districts to report on WaKIDS, 3<sup>rd</sup> grade
reading proficiency, 8<sup>th</sup> grade math proficiency, and four-year
graduation rates. The amended bill also includes a work group organized by OSPI
to review the 12.7% cap on state spending for students with special needs and to
make recommendations whether the percent should be adjusted. Finally, while
calling it a drafting error, the amendment reduces the prototypical funding
percentage for parent involvement coordinators from all schools to just
prototypical elementary schools. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday, February 17<sup>th</sup> marks the first of many deadlines the
Legislature uses to winnow the number of bills they consider. By Friday, policy
bills must have passed out of committee to a budget committee or to the Rules
committee to stay under consideration. This deadline will be followed by
February 24<sup>th</sup>, which is the cutoff for bills with a fiscal impact
(to the state) to be considered. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Status of Top Five Legislative
Priorities - Update<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Social and Emotional Learning <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->The bill that would embed SEL throughout the
calendar year is up for public hearing Monday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Amply Funding Basic Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><span style="position: relative; top: 1.5pt;">The House Appropriations Committee passed SHB
1823 (see above).</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Closing the Opportunity Gap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Standards for Parae-ducators <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SHB 1115 was voted out of House Education as a
substitute, replacing requirements for certification and endorsements with
training and standards for all para-educators, and standards for para-educators
who are in classrooms with students with special needs and ELL students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5696 is the Senate version of the Breakfast
after the Bell bill. It is scheduled for public hearing Thursday, February 16
at 1:30 in the Senate education committee.
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2017 WSPTA Supported Issues:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster
Children <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->No new bills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Engaging Families in Student Success<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1843 specifically increases to 1.085 the
family engagement coordinator per prototypical school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Unfortunately, SHB 1843, the House Democrats’
education funding plan, removed the increase to 1.085 FTE for all prototypical
schools, setting it only for elementary schools. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Post-Secondary/Higher Education Access and
Affordability <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Several bills had public hearings last week, and
bills WSPTA is tracking have passed or are on the schedule for executive action
this session. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Removing Barriers to Implementing ECEAP <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1518 is an SEL bill, but also would create
the opportunity for school districts to offer a summer-only ECEAP program for
children entering kindergarten the upcoming year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Restorative Justice and School Safety<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">o<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->No new bills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>Week in Review</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">WSPTA parent Jennifer Ogle testified February 6 on the House and Senate
education funding plans. Parent Sarah Butcher is scheduled to testify on behalf
of WSPTA on Monday, February 13 on the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) bill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>The Week Ahead</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Monday,
February 13</i></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Education (House)
- HHR A, JLOB - 2/13 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Public hearing: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1511 - Concerning the learning assistance
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1518 - Improving student achievement by
promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1618 - Concerning family and community
engagement coordinators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tuesday, February 14<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Early Learning
& Human Services (House) - HHR C, JLOB - 2/14 @ 8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1867 - Public Hearing - Improving transitions
in extended foster care to increase housing stability for foster youth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Higher Education
(House) - HHR D, JLOB - 2/14 @ 8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Executive session: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1375 - Providing students at community and
technical colleges with the costs of required course materials.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1169 - Enacting the student opportunity,
assistance, and relief act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1440 - Establishing a student loan bill of
rights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1425 - Creating the Washington next
generation educational savings account pilot program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1452 - Concerning the opportunity scholarship
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1488 - Expanding higher education
opportunities for certain students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1512 - Expanding college bound scholarship
eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1840 - Establishing the Washington promise
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1651 - Supporting students' success by
increasing retention and graduation rates with evidence-based programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Higher Education
(Senate) - SHR 3, JACB - 2/14 @ 8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5476 - Public Hearing - Expanding state need
grant eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Early Learning
& K-12 Education (Senate) - SHR 1, JACB - 2/14 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5183 - Exec Session - Concerning career and
technical education funding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5348 - Exec Session - Concerning students who
receive special education services who earn certificates of individual
achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Education (House)
- HHR A, JLOB - 2/14 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Executive session: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1511 - Concerning the learning assistance
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1518 - Improving student achievement by
promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1618 - Concerning family and community
engagement coordinators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ways & Means
(Senate) - SHR 4, JACB - 2/14 @ 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SSB 5107 - Public Hearing - Creating a local
pathway for local governments, school districts, institutions of higher
education, and nonprofit organizations to provide more high quality early
learning opportunities by reducing barriers and increasing efficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5070 - Public Hearing - Concerning
paraeducators. <i>WSPTA signing in</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wednesday, February 15<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Early Learning
& Human Services (House) - HHR C, JLOB - 2/15 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1867 - Exec Session - Improving transitions
in extended foster care to increase housing stability for foster youth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Higher Education
(House) - HHR D, JLOB - 2/15 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Executive session: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1375 - Providing students at community and
technical colleges with the costs of required course materials.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1169 - Enacting the student opportunity,
assistance, and relief act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1440 - Establishing a student loan bill of
rights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1425 - Creating the Washington next
generation educational savings account pilot program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1452 - Concerning the opportunity scholarship
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1488 - Expanding higher education
opportunities for certain students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1512 - Expanding college bound scholarship
eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1840 - Establishing the Washington promise
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1651 - Supporting students' success by
increasing retention and graduation rates with evidence-based programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Appropriations
(House) – HHR A, JLOB – 2/15 @ 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SHB 1046 – Public Hearing – Concerning
certificates of academic and individual achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1621 – Public Hearing – Providing funding
allocations to promote children’s health and social-emotional learning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thursday, February 16<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Education (House) –
HHR A, JLOB – 2/16 @ 8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1511 - Concerning the learning assistance
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1518 - Improving student achievement by
promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1618 - Concerning family and community
engagement coordinators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Early Learning
& K-12 Education (Senate) - SHR 1, JACB - 2/16 @ 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5758 - Public Hearing - Increasing college
and career readiness and graduation rates in public schools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5696 - Public Hearing - Concerning breakfast
after the bell programs. (Hearing is on the Proposed Substitute.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ways & Means
(Senate) - SHR 4, JACB - 2/16 @ 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5702 - Public Hearing - Improving state
funding for school construction, modernization, and asset preservation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->SB 5753 - Public Hearing - Concerning the
financing of early learning facilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday, February 17<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Higher Education
(House) - HHR D, JLOB - 2/17 @ 10:00am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1375 - Providing students at community and
technical colleges with the costs of required course materials.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1169 - Enacting the student opportunity,
assistance, and relief act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1440 - Establishing a student loan bill of
rights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1425 - Creating the Washington next
generation educational savings account pilot program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1452 - Concerning the opportunity scholarship
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1488 - Expanding higher education
opportunities for certain students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1512 - Expanding college bound scholarship
eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1840 - Establishing the Washington promise
program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->HB 1651 - Supporting students' success by
increasing retention and graduation rates with evidence-based programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/16-17/Bill%20tracker%202-12-17.pdf" target="_blank">WSPTA Bill Tracker</a> </span>- updated 2/12/17</span></o:p></div>
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<o:p><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Marie Sullivan</span></b></o:p></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">WSPTA Legislative Consultant</span></o:p></div>
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<o:p><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Email Marie</span></a></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-62514573733521902902017-02-11T14:30:00.000-08:002017-02-11T14:30:12.099-08:00Leadership News: Week Ending 2/11/17<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li>Self-declaration for state board of directors ends 2/10</li>
<li>Invoices</li>
<li>WSPTA/Red Robin Day changed </li>
<li>Great Wolf Lodge Family Night</li>
<li>Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence</li>
<li>Question of the Week (hint: how to share info to members)</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-81848658372510524312017-02-11T08:23:00.000-08:002017-02-13T08:23:51.500-08:00WSPTA Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="line-height: 110%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Education (House) - HHR A, JLOB - 2/13 @ 1:30pm</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1511 - Public Hearing - Concerning the learning assistance program.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1518 - Public Hearing - Improving student achievement by promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1618 - Public Hearing - Concerning family and community engagement coordinators.</span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 110%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Early Learning &; Human Services (House) - HHR C, JLOB - 2/14 @ 8:00am</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1867 - Public Hearing - Improving transitions in extended foster care to increase housing stability for foster youth.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1375 - Executive Session - Providing students at community and technical colleges with the costs of required course materials.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SB 5476 - Public Hearing - Expanding state need grant eligibility.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1115 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Concerning para-educators.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1313 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Improving and expanding applied learning opportunities in public schools.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1377 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Improving students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1508 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Promoting student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1511 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Concerning the learning assistance program.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1518 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Improving student achievement by promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1618 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Concerning family and community engagement coordinators.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1756 - <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Executive </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Session - Concerning career and technical education.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SSB 5107 - Public Hearing - Creating a local pathway for local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations to provide more high quality early learning opportunities by reducing barriers and increasing efficiency.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SB 5070 - Public Hearing - Concerning para-educators.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1169 - Exec Session - Enacting the student opportunity, assistance, and relief act.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1440 - Exec Session - Establishing a student loan bill of rights.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SHB 1046 - Public Hearing - Concerning certificates of academic and individual achievement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1621 - Public Hearing - Providing funding allocations to promote children's health and social-emotional learning.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1115 - Exec Session - Concerning para-educators.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1313 - Exec Session - Improving and expanding applied learning opportunities in public schools.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1377 - Exec Session - Improving students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1508 - Exec Session - Promoting student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1511 - Exec Session - Concerning the learning assistance program.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1518 - Exec Session - Improving student achievement by promoting social emotional learning throughout the calendar year.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1618 - Exec Session - Concerning family and community engagement coordinators.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1756 - Exec Session - Concerning career and technical education.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SB 5702 - Public Hearing - Improving state funding for school construction, modernization, and asset preservation.</span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 110%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Higher Education (House) - HHR D, JLOB - 2/17 @ 10:00am</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1169 - Exec Session - Enacting the student opportunity, assistance, and relief act.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HB 1440 - Exec Session - Establishing a student loan bill of rights.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/16-17/WSPTA%20Leg.%20Session,%20Week%206.pdf" target="_blank">Bill Tracker</a> </span>(updated 2/9/17)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Prepared by</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Marie Sullivan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">WSPTA Legislative Consultant</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org" target="_blank">Email Marie</a></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-86135175246867317952017-02-09T10:32:00.000-08:002017-02-10T07:24:21.764-08:00Side by Side, District by District Charts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">What that means is that <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/CMD/document.aspx?agency=3&year=2017&cid=17366&lid=1843" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB 1843</span></a> will pass out of committee along party lines. Whether it actually passes the House quickly will be another story, again since there is no associated funding mechanism at this time. But the House Democrats control with 50-48 majority, so it is possible they will send to the Senate (the Senate bill passed the Senate along party lines too). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">House and Senate Republicans have said they won’t begin negotiating on the Democrats’ education funding plans until the Democrats show how they will pay for what they want to authorize. So far, the Democrats don’t appear to have the votes or a cohesive set of bills to pay for their estimated $3+ billion package.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-91207657787189269402017-02-07T15:57:00.001-08:002017-02-08T10:43:57.191-08:00National PTA Statement on Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 7, 2017)<span class="apple-converted-space">—The
following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Laura Bay:</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“Today, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education.
Throughout the confirmation process, National PTA joined other education, civil
rights, disabilities and community organizations in expressing strong concerns
for Secretary DeVos’ lack of experience with public education; unfamiliarity
with the challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s public school
students, families and educators; and support of programs that divert critical
public school resources. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“National PTA looks forward to informing Secretary DeVos on
all of our </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3222&navItemNumber=556"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;">public
policy priorities</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, including equitable public education
for all, healthy and safe schools, protections for our nation’s most vulnerable
youth and the importance of family engagement in education. Where we are in
alignment, we stand ready to work together, however, policies of the
administration that attempt to weaken public education will continue to meet
National PTA’s opposition. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“National PTA </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">has long stood and advocated for
high-quality public education to ensure all children have the opportunity to
reach their full potential<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">. Our association
remains steadfast in our belief that public education must be strengthened with
the support of adequate funding and continue to be governed by public
officials. We oppose any private school choice system—vouchers, tax credits or
deductions—that would divert public school resources.</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“In
addition to investing in public education, National PTA urges Secretary DeVos
to improve the Department of Education’s role in advancing family engagement as
a tool to increase student achievement and transform schools and communities.
We strongly encourage the administration to carefully consider how family
engagement can be integrated into <i>all </i>appropriate policy initiatives
that it advances or supports. In particular, we urge the administration to fund
the Statewide Family Engagement Centers (SFECs) program and for the Department
to utilize the appropriate resources to assist in the dissemination of research
and best practices to support family engagement in local communities. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“Furthermore,
National PTA hopes that Secretary DeVos will ensure continued implementation of
the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). We also hope she will continue to
prioritize stakeholder engagement in the implementation of the law. It is
essential that parents and other stakeholders have a seat at the table as
states and districts develop new education plans to provide valuable input and
hold them accountable. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“National
PTA is committed to working collaboratively with Secretary DeVos and the
Department of Education <span style="background: white;">to implement these
recommendations and advance policies that ensure all children reach their
highest potential. </span>Critical progress has been made to improve education,
p<span style="background: white;">rovide educational equity for all children and
make sure every child is prepared for long-term success. We cannot go
backward.”</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">About
National PTA</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pta.org/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">National PTA®</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> comprises
millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and
community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the
promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3)
nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all
children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong
advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to
be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of
children and youth.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Media
Contact</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Heidi May
Wilson, National PTA</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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518-1242</span></span><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-4317498317416515992017-02-07T09:05:00.003-08:002017-02-07T09:05:24.530-08:00Parent, Jennifer Ogle, Testified on Education Funding Plans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Representing the Washington State PTA (WSPTA) on Monday, February 6, parent Jennifer <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Ogle testified in the House Appropriations Committee on the House Democrat (<a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1843&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB 1843</span></a>) and Senate Republican (<a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5607&Year=2017" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SB 5607</span></a>) education funding plans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After waiting more than three hours to speak, Ogle challenged lawmakers to adopt ample funding solutions that include progressive revenue sources that are sufficient, sustainable and equitable. In addition, she shared WSPTA's position that final solutions must not shift funds from existing programs in the budget, but must consider the education and welfare of the whole child. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ogle thanked the Governor, the Senate Republicans and House Democrats for coming forward with solutions that recognize that some students need more help, and therefore more money, to be successful. But she cautioned against language that picked winners and losers, and urged lawmakers to adopt a solution where every student, no matter where they live, is a winner. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-27128788512540608332017-02-06T09:30:00.000-08:002017-02-08T10:46:37.874-08:00Senate Republicans and Democrats Unveil Education Funding Plans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RiL-7w_OIA/WH5Lyg7RR5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/xKTqsnLXKRgBUGk9Ouzj-xkWu6Ryb2NggCPcB/s1600/cap.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="118" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RiL-7w_OIA/WH5Lyg7RR5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/xKTqsnLXKRgBUGk9Ouzj-xkWu6Ryb2NggCPcB/s200/cap.png" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">On January 27, Senate
Republicans announced the release of their education plan, followed up with a
bill late afternoon the following day. The plan would change the current prototypical
school funding formula to a per pupil funding formula, and would raise funds
through an additional state property tax of $1.80 on $1,000 assessed value. Local
levies would be eliminated in calendar year 2019 and, starting January 1, 2020,
districts could seek a 10% local levy that could not be spent on salaries or
basic education. The so-called “levy swap” results in some areas with higher
assessed property valuations paying more, while those with lower assessed
values pay less. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other elements of the Senate
Republican plan include a minimum $45,000 salary; a cap on salary expenditures
to 80 percent of a school district’s total budget; extension of the levy cliff
through December 31, 2018; and per pupil enhancements for students in poverty,
special education, who are homeless, and English Language Learners. SB 5607 was
heard Monday the 30<sup>th</sup>, acted on and passed out of the Senate budget
committee on party lines with a couple of amendments on the 31<sup>st</sup>,
and passed off the Senate floor February 1<sup>st</sup> by a vote of 25-24. It
will be heard Monday, February 6 at 3:30 p.m., in House Appropriations. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Democrats also responded with
bills, and HB 1863 also will be heard Monday, February 6 at 3:30 p.m. The Democrats’ proposals mirror concepts
unveiled January 4<sup>th</sup> at the Joint Education Funding Task Force
Committee meeting. Their plan maintains the prototypical school funding formula
and enhances funding for family engagement and guidance counselors, along with
additional funding for the Learning Assistance Program, ELL students, and
Highly Capable students. It maintains a high local levy, scaling it down by
half a percent each year, over four years, starting in Calendar Year 2018 (from
28 percent to 24 percent); the levy cliff is avoided. The proposal also
maintains levy equalization; the Senate Republican plan eliminates LEA. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Democrats’ plan includes
a starting teacher salary of $45,500, with increases for the first three years
to $50,500. Salary allocations for other
teachers, those with professional certificates, school administrators and
classified staff also are increased, and professional development time is
phased in over four years. As in the Senate Republican plan, the current salary
allocation box that sets minimums for various years of service and education,
is eliminated. No specific revenue package supports the Democrats’ proposal. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Charts have been released by
Senate Committee Services and the Senate Republicans, and a comparison of plans
has been produced by non-partisan House Committee Services. In addition, OSPI
is working on creating what are commonly called “pivot tables” to compare the
various plans to current funding levels so that school districts, parents, and
others will have a clear comparison of how the different plans fund education to
meet the state’s constitutional obligation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As a reminder, it isn’t all
education funding plans. Policy committees have until February 17<sup>th</sup>
to vote bills out of committee. Week 5 starts the countdown to this first
crucial cutoff, with fewer work sessions and more public hearings and executive
action. Bills that fail to see action
are considered “dead,” although elements of these bills or even full bills may
suddenly be found on bills that are moving.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Status of Top Five Legislative Priorities - Update<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Social
and Emotional Learning <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1377 – the bill that would improve collaboration for school support services
staff had a public hearing this week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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1518 – this bill would create social emotional learning for the entire year, a
summer ECEAP program, and a Summer Step-Up program to deal with summer learning
loss in grades K-12. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing Monday,
February 13<sup>th</sup> at 1:30 p.m., in the House Education Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Funding Basic Education<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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include: SB 5607 (Senate Republican funding plan), HB 1843 (House Democrat
funding plan), and SB 5623 (Senate Democrat funding plan). </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the Opportunity Gap<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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bills introduced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Standards
for Paraeducators <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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5607, the Senate Republican education funding plan, was amended January 31<sup>st</sup>
to include SB 5070, which creates certification and endorsement requirements
for paraeducators. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Breakfast
after the Bell<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB
5696 would require schools with student eligibility of 70 percent for free and
reduced price meals to offer a type of “breakfast after the bell” program,
starting in the 2018-19 school year. The bill is different from HB 1508, in
that the House Bill includes references to grants for implementation and has a
lunch co-pay reduction program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2017 WSPTA Supported Issues:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Improving
Educational Outcomes for Foster Children <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">No new
bills<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Engaging
Families in Student Success<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1843 specifically increases to 1.085 the family engagement coordinator per
prototypical school. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Post-Secondary/Higher
Education Access and Affordability <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">HB
1840 and SB 5666 were introduced last week. The companion bills create the
Washington Promise Program, which would offer free college tuition and fees to
the state’s Community and Technical Colleges in one-year and two-year
increments, phased in over the next few years. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Removing
Barriers to Implementing ECEAP <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">SB
5733 would create a summer ECEAP pilot program for up to 600 slots, and a
summer Jump Start grant program. It is similar to HB 1518, but does not include
the emphasis on SEL. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Restorative
Justice and School Safety<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">No new
bills<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Week in Review</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">WSPTA signed in Pro on several
bills that support our Top 5 priorities and supported positions. In addition,
member Michael Steffen of Marvista Elementary School traveled to Olympia to
testify in support of HB 1508, breakfast after the bell. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">Monday, February 6<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&123&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1843"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1843</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Fulfilling the
state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible
investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local
effort contributions.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&124&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5607"><i><span lang="EN">SSB 5607</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning
education.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="26537"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="26536"></a><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tuesday, February
7<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 a.m., House Early Learning & Human Services, HHR C<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Public Hearing: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&228&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1777"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1777</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the financing of early learning facilities.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&324&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1512"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1512</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Expanding
college bound scholarship eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&325&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1651"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1651</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Supporting
students' success by increasing retention and graduation rates with
evidence-based programs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Public
Hearing: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&156&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1694"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1694</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Providing state funding assistance for public school
construction.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday, February 8<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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Hearing: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&329&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1840"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1840</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Establishing the Washington promise program.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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February 9<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 a.m., House Education, HHR A<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&264&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1115"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1115</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning
paraeducators.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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</span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&276&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1377"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1377</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Improving
students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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</span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&280&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1508"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1508</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Promoting
student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">3:30 p.m., House Appropriations, HHR A<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Possible Executive Session: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&143&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1843"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1843</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Fulfilling the
state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible
investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local
effort contributions.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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10<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Public Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&330&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1488"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1488</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;"> - Expanding higher education opportunities for
certain students.</span></i></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Prepared by</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Marie Sullivan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">WSPTA Legislative Consultant</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:legconsultant@wastatepta.org">Email Marie</a></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-87606621982708106772017-02-03T07:30:00.000-08:002017-02-03T07:30:31.369-08:00National PTA Public Policy Agenda<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #212121; font-size: small;">During last weekend’s National PTA Board meeting, the Board of Directors approved this year’s </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3222&navItemNumber=556" target="_blank">Public Policy Agenda documents</a></span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: small;"> – </span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: small;"><i><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/Images/2017-PPA-Advocacy-Web.pdf" target="_blank">PTA Advocacy Changes Lives</a></i></span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: small;"><i> </i>and </span><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/Images/2017-PPA-LegislativeChecklist-Web.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><i>Legislative Checklist for the 115th Congress</i></span></a><span style="color: #212121; font-size: small;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">We encourage you to share these resources with your members. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-51175741394780968152017-02-02T10:33:00.000-08:002017-02-03T09:50:43.507-08:00WSPTA Legislative Committee Schedule Week 5 - Updated<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">February 6-10, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Monday,
February 6<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&253&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1313"><span lang="EN">HB 1313</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Improving and expanding applied learning opportunities in public
schools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&256&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1756"><span lang="EN">HB 1756</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning career and technical education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1:30 p.m., Senate Early Learning &; K-12
Education, SHR 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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certificates of individual achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&537&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5432"><span lang="EN">SB 5432</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the funding allocation for special education programs for
students with disabilities.</span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Other business. </span><br />
<b style="text-indent: 0px;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b style="text-indent: 0px;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3:30 p.m., House Appropriations, HHR A</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-indent: 0px;">Public Hearing:</span><br />
<i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&123&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1843"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1843</span></i></a></span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Fulfilling the state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and</span></i><br />
<i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">responsible investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local</span></i><br />
<i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">effort contributions.</span></i><br />
<i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&124&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5607"><i><span lang="EN">SSB 5607</span></i></a></span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning education. (If measure is referred to committee.)</span></i></div>
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heard in committee. Other business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8 a.m., House Early Learning &; Human Services, HHR C<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&229&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1719"><span lang="EN">HB 1719</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Updating certain department of early learning advising and contracting mechanisms
to reflect federal requirements, legislative mandates, and planned system
improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&230&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1735"><span lang="EN">HB 1735</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the department of early learning's access to records and
personal information for purposes of determining character and suitability of
child care workers and individuals who have unsupervised access to children in
child care settings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&231&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1758"><span lang="EN">HB 1758</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the business of child care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8 a.m., House Higher Education, HHR D<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Public Hearing:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&321&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1379"><span lang="EN">HB 1379</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Implementing a
comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and behavioral health in higher
education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&322&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1433"><span lang="EN">HB 1433</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Decoupling services
and activities fees from tuition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&323&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1499"><span lang="EN">HB 1499</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Creating protections
and fairness for students in the student loan disbursement process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&324&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1512"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1512</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Expanding
college bound scholarship eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&325&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1651"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1651</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Supporting
students' success by increasing retention and graduation rates with
evidence-based programs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1:30 p.m., House Education, HHR A – Teacher Shortage Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Public Hearing:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&258&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1601"><span lang="EN">HB 1601</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning the
beginning educator support team program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&259&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1341"><span lang="EN">HB 1341</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning
professional certification for teachers and school administrators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&260&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1827"><span lang="EN">HB 1827</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Relating to expanding
the current and future educator workforce supply through evidence-based
strategies to improve and incentivize the recruitment and retention of highly
effective educators, especially in high-need subject, grade-level, and
geographic areas, and to establish a cohesive continuum of high quality
professional learning from preparation programs to job embedded induction,
mentoring, collaboration, and other professional development opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&261&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1654"><span lang="EN">HB 1654</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Changing explicit
alternative routes to teacher certification program requirements to
expectations for program outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&262&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1732"><span lang="EN">HB 1732</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning the
confidentiality of educator professional growth plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&263&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1734"><span lang="EN">HB 1734</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Authorizing
reimbursement for substitute teachers participating in activities of the
Washington state professional educator standards board to carry out its powers
and duties.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3:30 p.m., House Capital Budget, HHR B<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Public
Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&155&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1050"><span lang="EN">HB 1050</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the financing of Chehalis basin flood damage reduction and
habitat restoration projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&156&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1694"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1694</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Providing state funding assistance for public school
construction.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Wednesday,
February 8<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1:30 p.m., House Higher Education, HHR D<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Public
Hearing:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&326&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1437"><span lang="EN">HB 1437</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Adding a faculty member to the board of regents at the research
universities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&327&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1697"><span lang="EN">HB 1697</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Addressing the cybersecurity and information technology professional
shortage by requiring a study of incentive methods for attracting high-demand
talent in information technology and cybersecurity to state agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&328&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1830"><span lang="EN">HB 1830</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Creating the cybersecurity conditional loan program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&329&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1840"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1840</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Establishing the Washington promise program.</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="26518"></a><b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thursday, February 9<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8 a.m., House Education, HHR A<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Executive Session:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&264&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1115"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1115</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning
paraeducators.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&265&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1174"><span lang="EN">HB 1174</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Requiring the
superintendent of public instruction to develop an elective firearms safety and
hunter education course for high school students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&266&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1208"><span lang="EN">HB 1208</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning charter
school students participating in interschool athletics and extracurricular
activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&267&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1235"><span lang="EN">HB 1235</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Assessing physical
education practices in public schools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&268&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1246"><span lang="EN">HB 1246</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning school bus
safety.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&269&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1254"><span lang="EN">HB 1254</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Establishing a
competitive educational grant program to promote confidence, public speaking,
and leadership skills in students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">7.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&270&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1279"><span lang="EN">HB 1279</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning school
safety drills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">8.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&271&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1284"><span lang="EN">HB 1284</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Requiring creation of
a statewide school emergency panic button program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">9.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&272&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1303"><span lang="EN">HB 1303</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning educational
interpreters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">10.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&273&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1310"><span lang="EN">HB 1310</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Creating a program to
provide students and the community with the means to report anonymously
concerning unsafe or violent activities, or the threat of these activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">11.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&274&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1319"><span lang="EN">HB 1319</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning the
frequency of evaluations for certain educators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">12.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&275&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1346"><span lang="EN">HB 1346</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Clarifying the
authority of a nurse working in a school setting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">13.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&276&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1377"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1377</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Improving
students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">14.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&277&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1412"><span lang="EN">HB 1412</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Creating a pilot
project to provide middle and junior high school students strategic and
intentional academic support beyond the traditional school day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">15.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&278&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1444"><span lang="EN">HB 1444</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Facilitating on-time
grade level progression and graduation for certain students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">16.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&279&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1451"><span lang="EN">HB 1451</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Improving language
access for public school students and families with limited English
proficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">17.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&280&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1508"><i><span lang="EN">HB 1508</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Promoting
student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&281&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1542"><span lang="EN">HB 1542</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning dropout
prevention through engaging youth in farming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">19.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&282&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=1445"><span lang="EN">HB 1445</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - Concerning dual
language in early learning and K-12 education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1:30 p.m., Senate Early Learning &; K-12 Education, SHR 1 –
Teacher Shortage Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Session:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Professional Educational Standards Board regarding
licensure and evaluation policies.<br />
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Public Hearing:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&542&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5217"><span lang="EN">SB 5217</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Changing explicit alternative routes to teacher certification program
requirements to expectations for program outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&543&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5283"><span lang="EN">SB 5283</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the calculation of years of service for educational staff
associate positions for salary allocation purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&544&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5459"><span lang="EN">SB 5459</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Concerning the beginning educator support team program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&545&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5486"><span lang="EN">SB 5486</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Eliminating the reporting requirement for innovative supplemental
contracts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMjAyLjY5NDY1MTMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDIwMi42OTQ2NTEzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAyNTEzJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2FwaXRhbHN0cmF0ZWdpZXNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPWNhcGl0YWxzdHJhdGVnaWVzQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&546&&&http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2017&bill=5487"><span lang="EN">SB 5487</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - Allowing retired teachers to be employed as mentors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the insurance commissioner's school district or educational service district
annual report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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increasing the local government share of excess liquor revenues until the
percentage-based method for distributions is restored.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wastewater treatment plant operator certification account.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible
investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local
effort contributions.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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students.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Representing the Washington State PTA (WSPTA), parent Michael Steffen testified today before
the House Education Committee in favor of <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1508&Year=2017" target="_blank">HB 1508</a>, the Breakfast after the Bell
bill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Steffen is legislative chair for the Marvista Elementary
PTSA in the Highline School District. The bill is one of the WSPTA's Top 5
legislative priorities this session. Steffens testimony can be found at the 95 minute mark <a href="http://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2017021035&eventID=2017021035&autoStartStream=true" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-79535296826115288892017-02-01T14:49:00.000-08:002017-02-01T14:49:46.300-08:00WSPTA President Shares Recommendations with Senate Committee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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to improve family engagement beyond strategies that cost money with
the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">On
Tuesday, January 31, President Martin offered three areas that pose barriers, including
standards and expectations, incentives for teachers and districts, and time and
space constraints that negatively impact the level of family and community
engagement a school can reasonably achieve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">The WSPTA
adopted a position at last October's Legislative Assembly to support funding
for 1.0 FTE per prototypical school to support family engagement. The Office of
the Education Ombuds told the Senate committee that every school in Maryland
that is designated a "community school" has a full-time coordinator,
paid at the same level as an assistant principal. This leads to more value for
the position, stronger respect and active outreach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Several
bills have been introduced this session, including one to define the position
as a "Family and Community Engagement Coordinator" and to staff it at
the 1.0 FTE per prototypical school.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288488681556795745.post-55495323378099264632017-01-31T15:12:00.000-08:002017-02-01T09:37:45.213-08:00Comparison of Education Funding Proposals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Greetings fellow advocates of the Washington State PTA (WSPTA). As you know, the Senate Republicans </span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">announced</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> their proposal for education funding last Friday, January 27</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">, <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">with the full bill coming out on Saturday, January 28</span></span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">.<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;"> Our outstanding lobbyist, Marie Sullivan, took the weekend to do an in-depth analysis and comparison of the Governor's budget proposal, and the Democrat</span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">, and </span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">Senate Republican's education funding proposals.</span><span class="eop"></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">As a non-partisan 501(c)3 non-profit<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">, WSPTA is offering this analysis</span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;">purely for informational purposes. As there is significant negotiation to occur in the coming weeks and months, we urge our members to take a measured approach to your advocacy and discussion.</span><span class="eop"></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: text;"> </span></span></div>
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