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Updated as of: May 27, 2025 at 9:30 am
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Bold Font = OSPI Agency Request Bill
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Session Cutoff Calendar
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*Bills with gray backgrounds are not moving forward this session*
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Bill #CompanionTitleSponsorLocation (committee or floor)Public Hearings or Exec. Sessions?Short Description
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HB 1051Permitting the recording of individualized education program team meetings.Walsh (R)H Education2/3 - Public Hearing in H Ed @ 1:30PMCreates a right for parents or guardians to audio record their student's individualized education program (IEP) team meeting without needing to obtain consent from other team members.
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HB 1120SB 5517Determining state allocations for school staff salaries. Shavers (D)H Approps1/13 - First reading, referred to AppropriationsIncreases the minimum state allocation for classified staff salaries from $45,912 (2018-19) to a statewide average of $67,325 in 2025-26, $73,384 in 2026-27, and $79,988 in 2027-28 (adjusted by inflation). Sets the minimum state allocation for classified administrative staff to a statewide average of $99,164 in 2027-28 (adjusted by inflation).
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HB 1122SB 5346Restricting mobile device usage by public school students.McClintock (R), Leavitt (D)H Education1/13 - First reading, referred to EducationBy December 2025, OSPI shall report to the legislature on current district policies, recommendations for successful strategies, and recommendations for exceptions for restricting student mobile device use during instructional hours. WSSDA shall develop model policies and procedures by March 2026. Beginning in 2026-27, school districts shall adopt policies and procedures for restricting student mobile device use during instructional hours.
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HB 1130Concerning utilization of developmental disabilities waivers.Farivar (D)Session Law: C 212 L 255/12 - Governor signed.
Chapter 212, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.		This bill requires the DDA to prioritize clients for home and community-based services waivers per a list of criteria.
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HB 1158SB 5428Improving community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities.Leavitt (D)H EL & Human Svc1/29 - Public Hearning in H EL & HS @ 1:30 PM(1) Requires the DDA to enter into contracts directly with service providers for the delivery of community inclusion services under home and community-based waivers. (2) Defines “community inclusion services” as individualized services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities that promote community integration and increase independence.
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HB 1197SB 5166Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.Ormsby (D), Gregerson (D)H Approps1/13 - Public Hearing in House Appropriations at 4:00 PM.Increases appropriations to OSPI (Part V), Special Education (Sec. 506), and TK (Sec. 515) for FY 2025.
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HB 1198SB 5167Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium operating appropriations.Ormsby (D), Gregerson (D)H Rules R4/1 - Referred to Rules 2 ReviewAppropriations to OSPI (Part V), Special Education (Sec. 509), and TK (Sec. 523) for FY 2026 and FY 2027.
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HB 1241Improving access to and provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities.Pollet (D), Couture (R)H Education1/13 - First reading, referred to EducationThis bill outlines the requirements for school districts to provide parents with information and resources related to special education services. It also specifies procedures and deadlines for evaluating students for special education services and requires quarterly quantitative service reports.
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HB 1257SB 5253Extending special education services to students with disabilities until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22.Pollet (D), Couture (R)H Approps2/20 - Referred to Appropriations(1) Requires state agencies to collaborate to update the implementation plan for improving transition planning activities for students with disabilities. (2) Revises RCW to extend the age to receive special education services to the end of the school year in which the student turns 22 years of age.
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HB 1267Adjusting funded special education enrollment.Couture (R), Pollet (D)H Approps1/30 - Public Hearing in House Appropriations @ 4:00PMThis bill addresses the need to fund special education services. Increases the multiplier and gradually removes the funded enrollment cap. Requires OSPI (with the auditor's office) to monitor districts for over identification.
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HB 1295Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.Pollet (D)H Education1/14 - First reading, referred to EducationSchool districts must implement a comprehensive literacy program that uses evidence-based instructional practices. PESB shall adopt revised standards for teacher endorsements with reading and writing literacy competencies.
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HB 1296Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.Stonier (D)Session Law: C 369 L255/20 - Governor signed.
Chapter 369, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 5/20/2025.		This bill is attempting to promote a safe and supportive public education system through student rights, parental and guardian rights, employee protections, and requirements for state and local education entities.
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HB 1310SB 5307Concerning special education funding.Couture (R), Pollet (D)H Approps1/30 - Public Hearing in H Appropriations @ 4:00 PMThis bill makes progress towards fully funding special education services by eliminating the enrollment cap, lowering the threshold to access safety net funds, and increasing the tiered multipliers. The bill outlines additional statewide activities, including TA to districts with disproportionate data, PD in inclusionary practices, and a statewide IEP. This bill includes sustained funding for these activities through an administrative set aside.
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HB 1356Concerning K-12 fundingBergquist (D)H Approps2/26 - Referred to AppropriationsRemoves the cap and requires changes to special education accounting methodologies.
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HB 1357Providing special education funding and support for inclusionary practices.Stonier (D)H 2nd Reading3/9 - Placed on 2nd ReadingHolds cap at 16% and increases (slightly) the tiered K-12 multipliers. The SHB adds a 0.5% set aside for TA for districts with disproportionate data, inclusionary practices, and a statewide IEP. It continues the Restraint & Isolation Project, funds Inclusionary Practices Pilot Sites, and requires OSPI to develop a strategy and timeline for prohibiting isolating PreK-5 students. Safety net awards must be distributed quarterly for high-cost students in out-of-state NPAs and for second-class school districts. The 3121 accounting method must equal 25%, and districts must spend base funding before using other funding sources. 
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HB 1450Establishing transition to kindergarten programs.Santos (D), Rude (R)H Approps2/21 - Referred to AppropriationsThis bill establishes a transition to kindergarten program that meets early learning standards in lieu of transitional kindergarten programs and to help fill in gaps in access to high quality early learning for eligible children, especially in early learning deserts.
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HB 1493SB 5681Concerning the age at which clients of the developmental disabilities administration may receive employment and community inclusion services.Paul (D), Penner (R)H EL & Human Svc2/11 - Public Hearing in EL & Human Services @ 1:30 PM1. Changes language from "community access program" to "community inclusion program" and 2. Requires the DDA to provide employment and community inclusion services beginning at age 19 (instead of age 21).
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HB 1528Improving individualized education plans for special education.Pollet (D)H Education1/23 - First reading, referred to EducationDirects OSPI to develop and maintain a statewide online IEP system at no cost to districts.
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HB 1547SB 5126Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health.Santos (D)H Education1/23 - First reading, referred to EducationThis bill seeks to improve the mental and behavioral health support system for students in Washington state by creating a coordinated statewide network for student ment and behavioral health, ensuring comprehensive support and services in schools.
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HB 1634Providing school districts and public schools with assistance to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health supports for students.Thai (D), Eslick (R)H Approps2/21 - Referred to AppropriationsProvides school districts and public schools with the assistance, resources, and training necessary to coordinate comprehensive supports across the behavioral health continuum for their students.
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HB 1651SB 5693Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs.Ortiz-Self (D)Session Law: C 309 L L255/17 - Governor signed, Chapter 309, 2025 Laws. Effective date 7/27/2025This bill attempts to define/memorialize teacher residency and apprenticeship programs.
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HB 1676Reassigning and authorizing surrendered, revoked, or nonrenewed charter school contracts.Rude (R), Springer (D)H Education2/3 - Public Hearing in H Ed @ 1:30pmIncreases number of charter schools to 24 and also allows for charter contracts to be reassigned and authorized by CSC if an existing contract has been surrendered, revoked, or not renewed.
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HB 1795SB 5654Addressing restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.Callan (D), Santos (D)H Approps2/27 - Public Hearing in H Appropriations @ 9:00 AMExpands and clarifies restrictions on the use of restraint and isolation of students. Continues demonstration sites for 2 years. Funds regional coaches for crisis prevention and response practices, classroom management techniques, and MTSS.
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HB 1827Concerning the effective delivery and administration of basic education services to justice-involved students.Callan (D)Session Law: C 70 L 254/16 - Governor signed, Chapter 70, 2025 Laws. Effective date 7/27/2025OSPI shall implement the research and analysis recommendations for the two service delivery and governance options from the final report. OSPI shall examine an additional service delivery and governance option that preserves the role of school districts in providing basic ed services to justice-involved students. Directs OSPI to assume responsibility and administration of basic education
services to justice involved students beginning September 1, 2028.
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HB 1830SB 5730Concerning record checks for certain volunteers and contractors who will have access to children or persons with developmental disabilities.Richards (D)H Education2/11 - Public Hearing in H Ed @ 4:00 PMThis bill gives private entities that contract with schools/districts access to the OSPI record check database.
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HB 1855SB 5123Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools.Zahn (D)H Education2/5 - First Reading, referred to EducationExpands protections for students based on ethnicity, gender identity, homelessness, imigration status, and neurodivergence.
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SB 5025Concerning educational interpreters.Lovick (D), Nobles (D)Session Law: C 255 L 255/13 - Governor signed.
Chapter 255, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.		PESB shall adopt separate standards for deaf and deaf-blind educational interpreters. Limited certificates and full certificates should be granted to individuals according to the "limited" and "full" performance standards. Beginning in 2027-28, educational interpreters who are employed by districts must meet minimum performance standards as established by the Board.
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SB 5123HB 1855Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools.Nobles (D), C. Wilson (D)H Approps4/7 - Executive Session, No Action TakenExpands protections for students based on ethnicity, gender identity, homelessness, imigration status, and neurodivergence.
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SB 5126HB 1547Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health.Nobles (D), Cortes (D)S EL/K-121/29 - Public Hearing in Senate EL & K12 @ 10:30AMSB 5126 seeks to improve the mental and behavioral health support system for students in Washington state by creating a coordinated statewide network for student ment and behavioral health, ensuring comprehensive support and services in schools.
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SB 5166HB 1197Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.Robinson (D), Nobles (D)S Ways & Means1/14 - Public Hearing in S Ways & Means @ 4:00 PM.Increases appropriations to OSPI (Part V), Special Education (Sec. 506), and TK (Sec. 515) for FY 2025.
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SB 5167HB 1198Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium operating appropriations.Robinson (D), Nobles (D)Session Law: C 424 L 255/20 - Governor partially vetoed, Chapter 424, 2025 Laws, Effective date 5/20/2025Appropriations to OSPI (Part V), Special Education (Sec. 509), and TK (Sec. 523) for FY 2026 and FY 2027.
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SB 5180Securing the rights of students to have a safe, civil, and respectful learning community.C. Wilson (D), Liias (D)S EL/K-121/21 - Public Hearing in Senate EL & K12 @ 8:00 AMEnsures all schools adopt and enforce gender inclusive protections, policies, and procedures.
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SB 5253HB 1257Extending special education services to students with disabilities until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22.Cortes (D)Session Law: C 256 L 255/13 - Governor signed, Chapter 256, 2025 Laws, Effective date 7/27/2025(1) Requires state agencies to collaborate to update the implementation plan for improving transition planning activities for students with disabilities. (2) Revises RCW to extend the age to receive special education services to the end of the school year in which the student turns 22 years of age.
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SB 5263Concerning special education funding.Pedersen (D), Braun (R)Session Law: C 368 L 255/19 - Governor signed, Chapter 368, 2025 Laws, Effective date 7/27/2025E2SSB 5263: This bill increases the K-12 multiplier and removes the cap. The bill outlines additional statewide activities, including TA to districts with disproportionate data, PD in inclusionary practices, and a statewide IEP. This bill includes sustained funding for these activities through an administrative set aside.
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SB 5278Concerning the management of individuals who are placed in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.Braun (R)H 2nd Reading4/10 - Placed on 2nd ReadingAuthorizes DCYF to transfer qualifying individuals to a community facility, community transition services, or work release at the DOC under certain circumstances. Allows transfers of certain individuals to DOC custody, under certain circumstances.
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SB 5307HB 1310Concerning special education funding.Wellman (D)S EL/K-121/22 - Public Hearing in Senate EL & K12 @ 1:30 PMThis bill makes progress towards fully funding special education services by eliminating the enrollment cap, lowering the threshold to access safety net funds, and increasing the tiered multipliers. The bill outlines additional statewide activities, including TA to districts with disproportionate data, PD in inclusionary practices, and a statewide IEP. This bill includes sustained funding for these activities through an administrative set aside.
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SB 5346HB 1122Restricting mobile device usage by public school students.Liias (D) S EL/K-121/17 - First reading, referred to EL & K12By December 2025, OSPI shall report to the legislature on current district policies, recommendations for successful strategies, and recommendations for exceptions for restricting student mobile device use during instructional hours. WSSDA shall develop model policies and procedures by March 2026. Beginning in 2026-27, school districts shall adopt policies and procedures for restricting student mobile device use during instructional hours.
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SB 5428HB 1158Improving community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities.Harris (R), Chapman (D)S Human Services1/22 - First reading, referred to Human Services(1) Requires the DDA to enter into contracts directly with service providers for the delivery of community inclusion services under home and community-based waivers. (2) Defines “community inclusion services” as individualized services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities that promote community integration and increase independence.
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SB 5517HB 1120Determining state allocations for school staff salaries.Cortes (D)S EL/K-122/6 - Public Hearing in S EL & K12 @ 10:30AMIncreases the minimum state allocation for classified staff salaries from $45,912 (2018-19) to a statewide average of $67,325 in 2025-26, $73,384 in 2026-27, and $79,988 in 2027-28 (adjusted by inflation). Sets the minimum state allocation for classified administrative staff to a statewide average of $99,164 in 2027-28 (adjusted by inflation).
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SB 5654HB 1795Addressing restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.Wilson, C. (D)S EL/K-122/13 - Public Hearing in EL & K12 @ 10:30 AMExpands and clarifies restrictions on the use of restraint and isolation of students. Continues demonstration sites for 2 years. Funds regional coaches for crisis prevention and response practices, classroom management techniques, and MTSS.
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SB 5681HB 1493Concerning the age at which clients of the developmental disabilities administration may receive employment and community inclusion services.Cortes (D)S Human Services2/6 - First Reading, referred to Human Services1. Changes language from "community access program" to "community inclusion program" and 2. Requires the DDA to provide employment and community inclusion services beginning at age 19 (instead of age 21).
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SB 5693HB 1651Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs.Cortes (D)S EL/K-122/13 - Public Hearing in S EL & K12 @ 10:30AMThis bill attempts to define/memorialize teacher residency and apprenticeship programs.
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SB 5730HB 1830Concerning record checks for certain volunteers and contractors who will have access to children or persons with developmental disabilities.Liias (D)S EL/K-122/11 - First reading, referred to EL & K12This bill gives private entities that contract with schools/districts access to the OSPI record check database.
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