by David Berg | Jan 7, 2012 | Advocacy, Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
If you have been reading the newspapers the last few days, you know that there was a suit (McCleary v. State) about adequacy of state basic education funding before the state supreme court. That decision was handed down Thursday and was a major victory for the...
by David Berg | Jan 1, 2012 | Legislative Outlook
The Legislature opens the short session on January 9th. Ahead of them lies the difficult task of filling the budget “hole”. Just to make it clear, the 2011-2013 budget enacted last session actually appropriated more money (up 4.8%) than the...
by David Berg | Sep 23, 2011 | Advocacy, Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE The Governor has convened a special session of the Legislature beginning November 28th to address the most recent, dismal revenue forecast. With the necessity for a supplemental budget we feel that it will be vital to muster a show...
by David Berg | Sep 7, 2011 | Advocacy, Legislative Outlook, Parent Education, WCGE Update
Welcome back to another year of advocacy. We expect it to be busy. The recent revenue forecast is bleak, as is usual these days, and rumors are that there may need to be a special session this fall for a supplemental budget. Brrr! If you are not following the...
by David Berg | Jun 8, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, was a significant day for Highly Capable Programs in the state of Washington. Governor Gregoire signed SB 5919 that implements the new definition of basic education, effective September 1, 2011. This bill places Highly Capable Programs within...
by David Berg | May 27, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
The Legislative session has finally come to an end. In virtually last minute votes, the Legislature approved a budget (E2SHB 1087) which is “kind” to gifted programs; enacted the new “minimum instructional program of basic education” and the...
