Early Learning & K-12 Education

462 J.A. Cherberg Bldg, P.O. Box 40466, Olympia, WA 98504-0466
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The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers policy and finance issues related to schools and learning from birth through twelfth grade and preparation for later learning experiences.

(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)

Committee Meeting Documents/Electronic Bill Book (EBB)

Copies of draft bills, proposed substitute bills, or striking amendments, scheduled for public hearings:
Z-0648.3
1/16/12
Requiring the department of early learning to develop state early learning guidelines.  (SB 6293)
Z-0960.1
1/16/12
Phasing-in statewide implementation of the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills.  (SB 6326)
Z-0952.1
1/18/12
Reducing certain requirements affecting school districts. (SB 6323)
Z-0967.1
1/18/12
Creating the laboratory school partnership program.  (SB 6348)
S-3629.1
1/18/12
Establishing alternative forms of governance for certain public schools.  (SB 6202)
S-3472.2
1/19/12
Enacting the career pathways act.  (SB 6119)
P2SSB 5191
1/25/12
Providing flexibility in the education system. (SB 5191)
P2SSB 5142
1/26/12
Regarding alternative learning programs.  (SB 5142)
PSSB 6314
1/30/12
Regarding the statewide high school assessment in science.
(SB 6314)
PSSB 6449
1/30/12
Creating the high-quality early learning act. (SB 6449)

Reports and Publications

Recent Reports and Publications

Archived Reports and Publications


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