Category Archives: Legislative

House scales back K-12 increase But tries to advance major components of 2009’s ESHB 2261 In the news: House passes revised budget proposal House acts on budget, while Senate leaders limit their comments The House of Representatives passed a budget … Continue reading →

If not now, when? Take Action! HB 2051 would fund key parts of basic education Dear advocates, Improving and investing in basic education is Washington State PTA’s top priority. The program of basic education is the minimum level of instruction and … Continue reading →

Education before tax cuts Take Action! One bill protects K-12; another cuts its funding   Dear PTA advocates, Today the House fixed a technicality in the estate tax that (after court interpretation) would have given married couples a pass, but taxed … Continue reading →

Invest and prepare students for life Yes to policy bills that support reading and career and college readiness for all students. E2SSB 5237 and SHB 1692 Yes to reviewing tax preferences and making adjustments to support K-12 and higher education. HB 2028 Yes, to a budget … Continue reading →

Keep students safe, and parents informed Take Action! Ask the Senate to move ESHB 1688 Bill information: Notification of use of restraints and isolation Restraint and isolation can cause children trauma, injury and death. School personnel can also be injured when implementing … Continue reading →

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 It covers recent K-12 cuts, but leaves heavy lifting around McCleary school funding ruling for another day Statement from Novella Fraser, Washington State PTA president, on Gov. Inslee’s budget proposal: Washington State PTA would like to … Continue reading →

Last day for state K-12 funding Take Action! Shouldn’t the state pay for a full school year? March 18 marks the 2/3 point on the school calendar — a symbolic date to remind us all that the state funds only 2/3 of … Continue reading →

WEIGH IN: Tests are up for Senate vote Take Action! Should they be a graduation requirement? Return to big comprehensive? Dear members, The state legislature is once again considering changing the tests our kids must pass to graduate. Please, TAKE ACTION. No … Continue reading →

Every high-schooler deserves enrichment Please – no to HB 1656; how is “less science and no electives” a win for kids? Graduation requirements that Washington State PTA supports: Career- and college-ready plan developed by the State Board of Education and … Continue reading →

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013 Bills are moving: What we’re watching … … And how you can weigh in Topics: Discipline; “grading” schools; accountability for reading; epi-pens; safe school buildings; school takeovers; assistance and intervention; starting age for school children; changes … Continue reading →