Roots of Inclusion provides information on this page about bills that have been proposed in the Washington State Legislature.
Here you can also learn about advocacy events and learning opportunities.
Here you can also learn about advocacy events and learning opportunities.
THE 2023 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ROI tracks legislation that relates to supporting student mental health and well-being and improving equitable access and opportunity for student learning.
ROI tracks legislation that relates to supporting student mental health and well-being and improving equitable access and opportunity for student learning.
Important Dates in 2023 Legislative Session:
January 9, 2023 First Day of Session
February 17, 2023 Last day to read in committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) in house of origin, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
March 29, 2023 Last day to read in committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) from opposite house, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
April 4, 2023 Last day to read in opposite house committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) from House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
April 12, 2023 Last day to consider (pass) opposite house bills (5 p.m.) (except initiatives and alternatives to initiatives, budgets and matters necessary to implement budgets, differences between the houses, and matters incident to the interim and closing of the session).
April 23, 2023 Last day allowed for regular session under state constitution.
January 9, 2023 First Day of Session
February 17, 2023 Last day to read in committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) in house of origin, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
March 29, 2023 Last day to read in committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) from opposite house, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
April 4, 2023 Last day to read in opposite house committee reports (pass bills out of committee and read them into the record on the floor) from House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.
April 12, 2023 Last day to consider (pass) opposite house bills (5 p.m.) (except initiatives and alternatives to initiatives, budgets and matters necessary to implement budgets, differences between the houses, and matters incident to the interim and closing of the session).
April 23, 2023 Last day allowed for regular session under state constitution.
Legislation of Interest
Bills originating in the House of Representatives
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Funding Special Education
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Concerning restraint or isolation of students in public schools and
educational programs |
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Senate Companion Bill - Concerning restraint or isolation of students in
public schools and educational programs. Update: This bill did not make it out of committee before deadline and will go no further this session. |
Bills originating in the Senate
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Promoting inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in
public schools. |
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Promoting the adoption of school district curricula that is diverse, equitable,
and inclusive. |
If you have questions about policy, advocacy interests, or concerns that you would like Roots of Inclusion to be aware of please contact Sarah Butcher at sarah@rootsofinclusion.org