by Rene Price | Feb 10, 2023 | Leg Session, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable, WACOALITION
We weren’t sure how long it would take for the bill to move from the Senate to the House and it turns out we didn’t have to wait very long at all. The House read SB5072 on the floor this morning and it was immediately referred to the Education Committee....
by Rene Price | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to report that SB 5072 passed unanimously on the Senate floor Wednesday morning. A surprisingly large number of Senators took the time to speak in favor of SB 5072 during the scheduled floor debate on February 8th. We heard: “terrific bill” “important...
by Rene Price | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Washington State Representatives Steve Bergquist (D) and David Hackney (D) met with Marcia Holland (Board Secretary) and Barbara Poyneer (Board Treasurer) yesterday to talk about universal screening bill SB 5072 that is working it’s way through the legislature...
by Rene Price | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
SB 5072 passed unanimously in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee with the strong support of a number of organizations, including WEA, WSPTA, OSPI, WA State Board of Ed, WSSDA, and the College Success Foundation, showcased through sign-ins and...
by Rene Price | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Senate K-12 Education Committee has scheduled SB5072 for an Executive Session on January 25th, at 1:30pm. #SB5072 #WALeg2023 #WAEdu #WAHighlyCapable #WAGifted #Equity