SEL for WAshington - LEGISLATIVE BILL TRACKER
SEL RELATED LEGISLATION 2016 SESSION BELOW
SEL for Washington will be tracking legislation that relates to Social Emotional Learning.
We will be updating as legislation moves through the process, so please check this page often.
SEL for Washington will be tracking legislation that relates to Social Emotional Learning.
We will be updating as legislation moves through the process, so please check this page often.
HB 2373
Making provisions to evaluate student mental health services and provide students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.
Making provisions to evaluate student mental health services and provide students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.
SB 6432
Making provisions to evaluate student mental health services and provide students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.
Making provisions to evaluate student mental health services and provide students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.
SB 6243
Concerning a training program for educators and parents to develop students' social and emotional skills to help prevent youth suicide.
Concerning a training program for educators and parents to develop students' social and emotional skills to help prevent youth suicide.
HB 2381
Establishing a legislative task force on school counselors, psychologists, and social workers
Establishing a legislative task force on school counselors, psychologists, and social workers
HB 1900
Defining the role of the school counselor, social worker, and psychologist.
Defining the role of the school counselor, social worker, and psychologist.
ESB 6620
Concerning a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning cost-effective methods for maintaining and increasing school safety. )
Concerning a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning cost-effective methods for maintaining and increasing school safety. )
UPDATE JUNE 2015
The budget signed by Governor Inslee in June 2015 includes funding to convene a SEL workgroup to report back to the Legislature in October 2016.
UPDATE MAY 2015
The legislature is in special session now to decide on the budget for the next 2 years. SEL remains in the House and Senate budget proposals. We continue to monitor progress. Please check this page for updates.
UPDATE APRIL 21, 2015
Hello SEL for Washington Coalition!
Here is an update on the SEL Legislation. As many of you know, SB 5688 did not make it out of the House Rules Committee for a floor vote. While we are disappointed that the bill has stalled, we are thrilled to see SEL in the House and Senate proposed versions of the budget. While budget negotiations are taking place it is valuable for you to thank legislators for including Social Emotional Learning in the budget and mention how you see that work as essential for the success of students and schools.
Our Ask
Please email or call Senate Ways & Means Chair, Senator Andy Hill and House Appropriations Chair, Representative Ross Hunter using the contact information below. Please include the following in your message.
• Name, organization/position (if applicable)
• Thank you for including the Social Emotional Learning workgroup in the budget
• Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students is critical for their success in school, work and life.
Senator Andy Hill
Email: [email protected]
Office phone: (360) 786-7672
Twitter: @SenatorAndyHill (include @SELforWA and use #waleg #waedu)
Representative Ross Hunter
Email: [email protected]
Office phone: (360) 786-7936
Twitter: @rosshunter (include @SELforWA and use #waleg #waedu)
Please share this information with anyone else who you know would want to lend their voice to this issue. THANK YOU!
The budget signed by Governor Inslee in June 2015 includes funding to convene a SEL workgroup to report back to the Legislature in October 2016.
UPDATE MAY 2015
The legislature is in special session now to decide on the budget for the next 2 years. SEL remains in the House and Senate budget proposals. We continue to monitor progress. Please check this page for updates.
UPDATE APRIL 21, 2015
Hello SEL for Washington Coalition!
Here is an update on the SEL Legislation. As many of you know, SB 5688 did not make it out of the House Rules Committee for a floor vote. While we are disappointed that the bill has stalled, we are thrilled to see SEL in the House and Senate proposed versions of the budget. While budget negotiations are taking place it is valuable for you to thank legislators for including Social Emotional Learning in the budget and mention how you see that work as essential for the success of students and schools.
Our Ask
Please email or call Senate Ways & Means Chair, Senator Andy Hill and House Appropriations Chair, Representative Ross Hunter using the contact information below. Please include the following in your message.
• Name, organization/position (if applicable)
• Thank you for including the Social Emotional Learning workgroup in the budget
• Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students is critical for their success in school, work and life.
Senator Andy Hill
Email: [email protected]
Office phone: (360) 786-7672
Twitter: @SenatorAndyHill (include @SELforWA and use #waleg #waedu)
Representative Ross Hunter
Email: [email protected]
Office phone: (360) 786-7936
Twitter: @rosshunter (include @SELforWA and use #waleg #waedu)
Please share this information with anyone else who you know would want to lend their voice to this issue. THANK YOU!
HISTORY OF SEL LEGISLATION IN 2015 SESSION BELOW
SEL Legislation has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature this 2015 Session.
The link below will take you to the Washington State Legislature site where you can read the bill language, find out hearing dates, and comment on the bill.
The link below will take you to the Washington State Legislature site where you can read the bill language, find out hearing dates, and comment on the bill.
HB 1760
UPDATE: HB1760 did not move out of House Appropriations Committee, it will go no further this session.
You can email Appropriations Chair, Representative Ross Hunter at mailto:[email protected] with your input. Senate Bill SB5688 will move next to the House for consideration. It will be important to share your support to make sure it passes out of the House.
UPDATE: HB1760 did not move out of House Appropriations Committee, it will go no further this session.
You can email Appropriations Chair, Representative Ross Hunter at mailto:[email protected] with your input. Senate Bill SB5688 will move next to the House for consideration. It will be important to share your support to make sure it passes out of the House.
SB 5688
Providing students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.
UPDATE: SB 5688 passed vote in Senate on March 6th, 33 yeas, 15 nays, 1 absent.
Passed out of House Appropriations Committee on April 7th, referred to Rules Committee waiting for a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.
How can you support this legislation now?
- Contact your Representative in the House and ask for their support and vote for SB 5688.
- Download our SEL Legislation One Page Fact Sheet linked below and use the information to support this legislation.
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