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An interview with Austina De Bonte

by Rene Price | Nov 8, 2023 | In the News, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable

The Fordham Institute’s Brandon L. Wright interviews WaCoalition Board of Directors President Austina De Bonte about the passage of Washington State’s new Universal Screening for Highly Capable bill SB5072. Read full article.

Bill summary fully updated

by Rene Price | May 9, 2023 | 2022-2023, Leg Session, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable, Uncategorized

SSB 5072’s leg.wa.gov bill summary is fully updated and it is a beautiful sight. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?billnumber=5072&year=2023&initiative=False

Governor Inslee signed universal screening bill into law

by Rene Price | May 4, 2023 | 2022-2023, Leg Session, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable, Thank You For Your Support, Uncategorized

This is an wonderful day for Highly Capable education in Washington State. We were thrilled to see Governor Inslee sign SSB 5072 into law this morning. This crucial step opens access to appropriate learning experiences to students across our state by removing biases...

Washington Education Association reports success of SSB 5072

by Rene Price | Apr 25, 2023 | Leg Session, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable, WEA

WEA has been working hard to support the passage of SSB 5072 this legislative session and we’re happy to see them share it’s success in their 2023 session wrap-up. Find out more about the legislation they supported this session at...

2023 Leg Update: Unanimous Final Vote for SB 5072

by Rene Price | Apr 13, 2023 | Leg Session, Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable

We want to share a quick update: SSB 5072 unanimously passed its final legislative vote early this afternoon. It will be signed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, then sent to the Governor to be signed into law. Suffice to say, we are...

Universal Screening highlighted in Lynnwood Times

by Rene Price | Feb 20, 2023 | Legislation, SB5072 2023 Equity for Highly Capable, Universal Screening

It was great to see Lynnwood Times highlighted the importance of Universal Screening for achieving equity in highly capable services. Advocates press for highly capable program testing for all...
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