2019 Legislative Wrap-up

The Washington State Legislature ended its 2019 Regular Session on Sunday, April 28, 2019. More than 2,200 bills were introduced this session! Of those, many passed that were aligned with Washington State PTA's legislative platform(s), including bills affecting graduation requirements, education funding, and more!

To help break it down, Northshore Council's co-VP of Advocaacy, Nancy Chamberlain, has compiled a list that offers an overview of key legislation relating to our WSPTA Legislative Priorities. Check it out below to see all that was accomplished this session (and what  work still needs to be done)!

In addition, WSPTA's Legislative Consultant, Marie Sullivan, has written some articles that also provide great insight into some of the new legislation. Check out her analyses:

• 2019 Legislative Session Ends on Time - Sine Die! - this blog post includes summaries of key decisions on levy authority, special education, and more
  
• Analysis of ESSHB 1599 - this document summarizes the new law and the changes it makes to graduation requirements
  

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