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

POLICY RESOURCES

All of the bills below are from the Washington state 2024 legislative session, and they are currently being discussed and debated by legislators. There are many opportunities for young people and other advocates to take action and get involved in these issues. These are some bills that may be of particular interest to young people and others in the education advocacy space. Check back frequently for updates and additions.

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House Bill 2494

This bill would generate more funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs in schools.

This bill is progressing.

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House Bill 2180 / Senate Bill 6014

These bills would increase the funded enrollment cap for special education.

House Bill 2180 is progressing 

(the Senate companion is not)

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House Bill 1960 / Senate Bill 5882

These bills would increase funding for teaching assistants and/or other staff available to schools.

Senate Bill 5882 is progressing

(the House companion is not)

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Youth Development Budget Proviso

This budget proviso would create state funding for before and after school enrichment activities.

Parts of this budget request are progressing.

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House Bill 2374

This bill establishes the WA promise program.

This bill is not progressing.

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House Bill 2331 / Senate Bill 6208

These bills aim to restrict book bans in schools and establish procedures for reviewing instructional materials.

House Bill 2331 is progressing

(the Senate companion is not)

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House Bill 2214 / Senate Bill 6300

This bill would make students receiving certain types of food assistance automatically eligible for WA's College Grant.

House Bill 2214 is progressing

(the Senate companion is not)

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House Bill 2309

This bill would create the WA Free Guarantee program to expand free access to community and technical colleges.

This bill is not progressing.

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Senate Bill 5904

This bill would extend the terms of eligibility for financial aid programs.

This bill is progressing.

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Senate Bill 5999

This bill would expand eligibility for financial aid.

This bill is not progressing.

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House Bill 2443 / Senate Bill 6053

This bill would lessen the administrative burden for districts trying to share financial aid opportunities with students.

These bills are not progressing.

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House Bill 2130

This bill would extend special education services to those who turn 22 in a school year.

This bill is not progressing.

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