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Los jóvenes merecen un mayor acceso a las políticas, los procesos y las personas que dan forma a su educación. RECURSOS DE POLÍTICA Todos los proyectos de ley a continuación son de la sesión legislativa del estado de Washington de 2023, y actualmente los legisladores los están discutiendo y debatiendo. Hay muchas oportunidades para que los jóvenes y otros defensores tomen medidas y se involucren en cada uno de estos temas. Estos son algunos proyectos de ley que pueden ser de particular interés para los jóvenes y otras personas en el espacio de defensa de la educación. Vuelva a consultar con frecuencia para conocer las actualizaciones adicionales de estos recursos. What kinds of education bills are you interested in learning more about? Click on a topic to see related bills from this session: Curriculum & Courses Mental Health Postsecondary Access Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth School Funding School to Prison Pipeline Special Education 2025 Bills of Interest House Bill 1795 This bill limits restraint and isolation of students in schools. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5253 This bill would ensure special education students can access the full extent of their transition program after high school. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5120 This bill would increase targeted funding for students who need additional support (Learning Assistance Program). This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5164 This bill is about helping students access financial aid resources for college. This bill is progressing. Learn more House Bill 1657 This bill is about increasing tuition assistance for community and technical colleges in the state. This bill is progressing. Learn more House Bill 1404 This bill would ensure all students have access to free school meals. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5187 This bill would update how we fund student transportation. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5263 This bill increases special education funding. This bill is progressing. Learn more House Bill 1357 This bill increases special education funding. This bill is progressing. Learn more House Bill 1136 This bill is about helping students access financial aid resources for college. This bill is progressing. Learn more House Bill 1296 This bill is about ensuring schools are inclusive of trans and gender-expansive youth. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5180 This bill is about ensuring schools are inclusive of trans and gender-expansive youth. This bill is progressing. Learn more ¿Ansioso por obtener más información sobre un proyecto de ley o tema de educación en particular? Déjenos un mensaje usando el botón rojo "Contáctenos" y haremos todo lo posible para brindarle lo que necesita y agregar los recursos solicitados.

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara Este proyecto de ley requeriría y financiaría un oficial de policía comisionado de tiempo completo (oficial de recursos escolares, o SRO) o un oficial de seguridad escolar en cada escuela en Washington. Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Todas las escuelas de Washington (desde jardín de infantes hasta el grado 12) deberán contratar a un oficial de seguridad escolar o un oficial de recursos escolares de tiempo completo y se les proporcionarán los fondos para hacerlo. PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Financiar SRO a este nivel significaría que el estado de Washington proporciona fondos escolares para: Más de 4 veces más SRO que trabajadores sociales Más SRO que enfermeras escolares Más de 10 veces más SRO que psicólogos Más SRO que consejeros de escuela primaria La vigilancia en las escuelas se dirige de manera desproporcionada a los estudiantes de color y estudiantes con discapacidades. Los diferentes grupos de estudiantes son vigilados a tasas desproporcionadas, como los estudiantes de color que son arrestados o remitidos a la policía en la escuela a una tasa significativamente mayor que la de los estudiantes blancos. Además, los estudiantes con discapacidades son arrestados o referidos a las fuerzas del orden casi 3 veces más rápido que sus pares sin discapacidades. Ver: "Oficiales de recursos escolares: cuando el remedio es peor que la enfermedad" Más información: Informe de ACLU: policías y sin consejeros Informe Brookings: Un mejor camino a seguir para la justicia penal: Reconsideración de la policía en las escuelas CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Los jóvenes merecen un mayor acceso a las políticas, los procesos y las personas que dan forma a su educación. RECURSOS DE POLÍTICA Todos los proyectos de ley a continuación son de la sesión legislativa del estado de Washington de 2023, y actualmente los legisladores los están discutiendo y debatiendo. Hay muchas oportunidades para que los jóvenes y otros defensores tomen medidas y se involucren en cada uno de estos temas. Estos son algunos proyectos de ley que pueden ser de particular interés para los jóvenes y otras personas en el espacio de defensa de la educación. Vuelva a consultar con frecuencia para conocer las actualizaciones adicionales de estos recursos. BILLS IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION House Bill 2494 This bill would generate more funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs in schools. This bill is progressing. Learn more 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) Learn more 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) Learn more 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. Learn more House Bill 2374 This bill establishes the WA promise program. This bill is not progressing. Learn more 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) Learn more 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) Learn more 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. Learn more Senate Bill 5904 This bill would extend the terms of eligibility for financial aid programs. This bill is progressing. Learn more Senate Bill 5999 This bill would expand eligibility for financial aid. This bill is not progressing. Learn more 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. Learn more House Bill 2130 This bill would extend special education services to those who turn 22 in a school year. This bill is not progressing. Learn more Select one or more categories to filter bills. Curriculum & Instruction Funding Postsecondary Access School-to-Prison Pipeline Special Education Student Health & Safety What kinds of bills are you interested in learning more about? ¿Ansioso por obtener más información sobre un proyecto de ley o tema de educación en particular? Déjenos un mensaje usando el botón rojo "Contáctenos" y haremos todo lo posible para brindarle lo que necesita y agregar los recursos solicitados.

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5019 Este proyecto de ley garantizaría que los fondos destinados a contratar enfermeras, consejeros, trabajadores sociales y psicólogos en las escuelas no se puedan utilizar para contratar oficiales de recursos escolares (SRO) y otro personal de seguridad escolar. Visite la página de factura ANTECEDENTES Los legisladores aprobaron Proyecto de ley de la Cámara 1664 durante la sesión legislativa del estado de Washington del año pasado (2022) para ayudar a proporcionar recursos adicionales para apoyar el bienestar físico, social y emocional de los estudiantes. Proporcionó fondos adicionales para que los distritos escolares contrataran profesionales como enfermeras, consejeros, trabajadores sociales y psicólogos escolares. También creó una nueva categoría de personal denominada Personal de Apoyo Físico, Social y Emocional (PSES) que abarcaría puestos como estos. La legislación que requiere que todos los distritos reciban fondos de este proyecto de ley debe usarse para contratar personal que se ajuste a esta nueva categoría de personal. Como parte de esto, la Oficina del Superintendente de Instrucción Pública (OSPI) se encargó de desarrollar reglas sobre cómo los distritos pueden implementar la nueva legislación y especificar qué puestos de personal exactos pueden incluirse en la categoría de trabajo de PSES._d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b_ Al desarrollar estas reglas, OSPI incluyó personal de seguridad escolar (también conocido como Oficiales de recursos escolares o SRO) en la categoría de personal de PSES. Esto significa que los distritos pueden optar por gastar estos nuevos fondos, que estaban destinados a abordar la salud mental de los estudiantes, en SRO. RESUMEN El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5019 eliminaría la capacidad de los distritos de usar estos nuevos fondos del año pasado en seguridad escolar personal . La propuesta eliminaría el lenguaje del proyecto de ley que hizo que OSPI sintiera que el personal de seguridad escolar debería incluirse como un uso permitido de estos nuevos fondos durante el proceso de elaboración de reglas. Eliminar este texto del proyecto de ley probablemente eliminaría otros puestos de personal (más allá de los SRO) que actualmente están incluidos en la categoría de personal de PSES . Sin embargo, en este momento no se conoce la gama completa de puestos exactos que se incluirán en la categoría PSES. Corresponderá a OSPI determinar más específicamente qué personal está y no está incluido, en caso de que este proyecto de ley se convierta en ley. Este cambio no afectaría la capacidad de los distritos para usar estos fondos para contratar puestos como consejeros, enfermeras, trabajadores sociales o psicólogos. PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Este proyecto de ley solo prohibiría a los distritos usar estos nuevos fondos (que tenían como objetivo ayudar a abordar la crisis de salud mental de los estudiantes) para contratar SRO y otro personal de seguridad escolar. No tendría ningún impacto en las fuentes de financiación existentes para las SRO ni impediría que los distritos utilicen otras fuentes de financiación para contratar personal de seguridad escolar. CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website

Proyecto de Ley 1207 de la Cámara asfd Visite la página de factura RESUMEN Ejemplo Ejemplo PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR SOBRE ESTE PROYECTO DE LEY Ejemplo CÓMO PARTICIPAR Steps to Get Started Learn where the bill is in the legislative process. If there is an upcoming hearing, decide how you would like to get your voice heard and take action. If there is not an upcoming hearing, or if you want to supplement your advocacy, call or write your legislators. Spread the word and get other people on board. Participating in a Hearing Chat INICIAR SESIÓN PRO, CON u OTRO This is when individuals, advocates, and organizations make their position on a particular bill known for the record. This is particularly powerful in large numbers. Many organizations will send out Action Alerts asking people to sign in Pro or Con on a bill. Editar PRESENTAR TESTIMONIO ESCRITO Submitting written testimony is a great way not only to make your position known, to legislators but also to explain why in more detail. This is a good option if you don't want to speak in front of others. People also like to offer more nuance to their position by writing. Video TESTIFICAR VIRTUALMENTE Since COVID, many legislators are allowing remote/virtual testimony for bill hearings, as it greatly expands access to the legislative process across the state. For this, individuals usually have between 1-2 minutes to state their opinion on a bill in front of the legislative committee on Zoom. Usuario TESTIFICAR EN PERSONA To testify on a bill in person, you must travel to Olympia and join the real-time committee hearing on the Capitol campus. You will also get between 1-2 minutes to state your opinion. This is often a powerful way to make an impression on legislators in the room. Using the WA Legislature Website