Legislative Resources

WSSDA’s legislative positions are organized into the five categories listed below. This page provides resources related to each.

Learning

Programs and instruction for every student, every day.

• Washington’s Basic Education Act (RCW 28A.150.210)
• State K-12 Learning Standards and Assessments
• High School Graduation Requirements
  • Requirements Overview (SBE)
  • Graduation Toolkit (OSPI)
• Competency-Based Crediting Implementation Guide for School Districts (SBE)

Staff

Strong and supported educators.

• Educator Certification (OSPI)
• Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
• Washington Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (WACTE)

Capital Facilities and School Construction

Sufficient, safe, & healthy facilities for learning.

• School Facilities & Organization
• Overview: Levies, Bonds, and Trust Lands

Funding and Allocations

Ample, dependable, student-centered.

• Budget Preparations (OSPI)
• Washington State Trust Lands Frequently Asked Questions

Governance

Locally responsive, strong and supportive systems, community connected.

• Open Public Meetings Act Requirements: Guide for School Boards (RCW 42.30)
• RCW 28A (Common School Provisions governing all public schools in Washington)
• RCW 28A.320 (Provisions Applicable to All Districts)
• RCW 28A.343 (School Director Districts)
• RCW 28A.345 (WSSDA)
• RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act)

Additional Resources

Miscellaneous

• Legislative Session Outreach Strategies & Legislative Resources (WSSDA)
• Legislative and Congressional District Finder
• Championing Public Education: A Toolkit for Legislative Impact (WSSDA)

Washington State Legislature

• State House of Representatives
• House Education Committee
• House Appropriations Committee
• House Capital Budget Committee
• State Senate
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Ways and Means Committee
• Legislative District Finder
• Session & Committee Meeting Calendars
• Bill Cutoff Calendar

U.S. Congress

• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. House Education Committee
• U.S. House Appropriations Committee
• U.S. House Ways & Means Committee
• U.S. House Committee Meeting Calendar
• U.S. Senate
• U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
• U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
• U.S. Senate – Committee Meeting Schedule
• Congressional District Finder