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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

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

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. Accountability to Students School-to-Prison Pipeline Student Mental Health Funding Student Needs Inclusive Curriculum Postsecondary Access State Budget (23-25) Senate Bill 5237 [Bill has not progressed] This is a bill about how students and families can file formal complaints at school. Learn More House Bill 1207 [Bill is progressing] This bill is about how schools can better prevent harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Learn More House Bill 1541 [Bill has not progressed] This bill would make sure people with lived experience are better included in government processes. Learn More House Bill 1479 & Senate Bill 5559 Learn More [Bills are not progressing] This bill bans the use of isolation and many forms of restraint in Washington schools. House Bill 1701 Learn More [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 Learn More [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 Learn More [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. Learn More Senate Bill 5311 [Bill is not progressing] This bill would also increase funding for special education in Washington. Learn More House Bill 1386 [Bill is not progressing] This bill would dedicate state funding towards youth development programs across Washington. Learn More 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. Learn More House Bill 1238 & Senate Bill 5339 [HB 1238 is progressing] These are companion bills about providing free school meals in schools across Washington. Learn More Senate Bill 5019 [Bill is not progressing] This bill would make sure funding that was meant for mental health supports at school cannot be used to hire School Resource Officers (SROs). Learn More Senate Bill 5441 [Bill is not progressing] This bill would establish new efforts to ensure school curricula is diverse and inclusive of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More Compare Budget Proposals Explore a comparison of how the Governor, House, and Senate are all proposing we invest in education for the next biennium (2023-2025). Learn More 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.

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 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

YOUTH IN ACTION Check out some of the many ways young people across the state are engaging in education advocacy and making their voices heard. Youth-Authored Blog Post and Policy on Inclusive Education The Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) worked hard to put forth a bill this session that focuses on inclusive curriculum in schools. They published blogs like this one to promote their ideas and garner support. Although their bill, SB 5441, did not advance, its elements of it were included in a different bill, SB 5462, that is moving through the legislative process. Click here to read their blog post about this topic. Youth Self-Advocates Participate in Advocacy Week Panel for Special Education This past January, young people from across the state shared their experiences with the special education system in Washington and their ideas for creating stronger, more inclusive school environments. Students from the Student Potential Youth Advisory Council participated in an Advocacy Week with the Investing in Student Potential coalition, and they worked together to advocate for themselves and others. Check out the highlight video to see them in action. Student Testifies in Legislative Session about Inclusive Curriculum Watch Molly Reagan (student and member of the Root of Our Youth) testify on House Bill 1807 during the 2022 legislative session and advocate for the importance of inclusive, diverse curriculum in Washington public schools. Want to share your voice? We are looking for young people interested in producing blogs, op-eds, video essays, and other advocacy pieces about an education issue that matters to them. Fill out the form below for more information on how to participate! First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Creemos que los estudiantes son lo primero. Y que los estudiantes merecen un mayor acceso a las políticas, los procesos y las personas que dan forma a su educación. Este centro comenzó como una forma de... etc. League of Education Voters Foundations envisions a system where every student in Washington state has access to an excellent public education that provides equitable opportunities for success. College Spark Washington supports the postsecondary dreams of students and their communities through grantmaking focused on dismantling racism in the education system.

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