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Time to Get to Work!
We have two (companion) bills on highly capable programs before the Legislature. SB 5354 and HB 1641: Concerning Programs for Highly Capable Students. You can read the bill in its entirety here. Getting a bill introduced is only the first step. Bills must get a...
Gifted Education Day Proclamation
Our Priority for 2019 – SB 5354/HB 1641
Download a PDF of this document here.
The next step forward for highly capable programming in Washington state
We did it! We have a HiCap bill in the Senate mandating universal screening and other more equitable identification practices! You can follow the progress of SB 6508 on the website of the Washington State Legislature. Through that link, you can comment on the bill,...
It’s time to get involved
The Senate Republicans passed their budget bill (ESSB 5048) last Friday, and the House Democrats are on track to pass their budget bill (HB 1067) this Friday. The bills have significant differences, and we expect some long and difficult negotiations between the two...
Where We Stand
The proposed 2017-2018 funding for highly capable programs doesn't even allow districts to continue the services they offer today. Neither House nor Senate budget proposal addresses the persistent and pervasive under funding of gifted education, and both will do harm...