2023 Policy Resources | Youth Advocacy Hub

Young people deserve greater access to the policies, processes, and people shaping their education.

POLICY RESOURCES

All of the bills below were from the Washington state 2023 legislative session, and they were all discussed and debated by legislators. In every session, there are many opportunities for young people and other advocates to take action and get involved in these issues. These were some bills that may have been of particular interest to young people and others in the education advocacy space.

Senate Bill 5237

[Bill has not progressed]

This is a bill about how students and families can file formal complaints at school.

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House Bill 1207

[Bill is progressing]

This bill is about how schools can better prevent harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

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House Bill 1541

[Bill has not progressed]

This bill would make sure people with lived experience are better included in government processes.

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House Bill 1479 & Senate Bill 5559

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[Bills are not progressing]

This bill bans the use of isolation and many forms of restraint in Washington schools.

House Bill 1701

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[Bill is progressing]

This bill increases oversight of basic education for justice-involved youth in institutional education programs.

House Bill 1432 and Senate Bill 5474

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[Bills are not progressing]

This bill would ensure young people are not forced to pay fines and fees if charged or convicted of a crime.

House Bill 1071

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[Bill is not progressing]

This bill would require every school to have a School Resource Officer (also known as an SRO).

House Bill 1436

[Bill is progressing]

This bill would significantly increase funding for special education in Washington.

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Senate Bill 5311

[Bill is not progressing]

This bill would also increase funding for special education in Washington.

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House Bill 1386

[Bill is not progressing]

This bill would dedicate state funding towards youth development programs across Washington.

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Senate Bill 5601

[Bill is not progressing]

This bill would establish an Office of Youth Development and institutionalize a state funding stream for these programs.

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House Bill 1238 & Senate Bill 5339

[HB 1238 is progressing]

These are companion bills about providing free school meals in schools across Washington.

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House Bill 1232

[Bill is progressing]

This bill would change eligibility for the College Bound Scholarship so that students who graduate with low GPAs are not immediately disqualified from the program.

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Senate Bill 5712

[Bill is not progressing]

This bill would expand eligibility for the Washington College Grant and help increase financial access to postsecondary opportunities.

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Young people deserve greater access to the policies, processes, and people shaping their education.

POLICY RESOURCES

Eager for more information about a particular education bill or topic? Leave us a message using the red "Contact Us" button, and we will do our best to get you what you need and add requested resources.

Eager for more information about a particular education bill or topic?
Leave us a message using the red "Contact Us" button, and we will do our best to get you what you need and add requested resources.