We’re rapidly approaching the first cut-off of the legislative session. This means that bills must pass out of committee by Thursday, February 3 to continue to move through the lawmaking process. Check out the latest WSPTA bill report here.

Take action! Worried about kids access to behavioral health services and increasing staffing for school nurses, counselors, social workers and psychologists? HB 1800 and HB 1664 are scheduled for a Public Hearing in the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, February 1 at 3:30pm (watch here and sign-in to show your support here).

SB 5581, which helps fully fund student transportation, and SB 5563, for enrollment stabilization funding, are scheduled for a Public Hearing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Monday, January 31 at 4:00pm (watch here and sign-in to show your support here).