SEL for WAshington - LEGISLATIVE BILL TRACKER
BILLS RELATED TO EDUCATION IN 2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
SEL for Washington is tracking legislation that relates to supporting student mental health and wellbeing and improving access and opportunity for student learning ensuring the success of every student in Washington schools.
We will be updating this page as legislation moves through the process, so please check this page often.
If you have questions about our bill tracker, policy or advocacy interests, or concerns that you would like
SEL for Washington to be aware of please contact Sarah Butcher at SELforWA@gmail.com
HB 2861
Expanding the provision of trauma-informed child care.
Bill Status:
Jan 18 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services
Jan 31 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Feb 2 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.
ELHS - Majority; do pass. Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 8 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 12 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 70; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 1.
IN THE SENATE
Feb 15 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Feb 19 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 18 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services
Jan 31 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Feb 2 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.
ELHS - Majority; do pass. Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 8 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 12 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 70; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 1.
IN THE SENATE
Feb 15 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Feb 19 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
SB 6162
Defining dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requiring early screening for dyslexia.
Bill Status:
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 15 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 23 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 15 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 23 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Companion House Bill HB 2796
Bill Status:
Jan 16 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report)
Jan 16 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report)
HB 2802
Concerning expanded learning opportunities.
Bill Status:
Jan 16 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 25 - Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
Jan 16 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 25 - Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
SB 5155
Concerning suspension and expulsion of students including kindergarten and early elementary school students.
Bill Status:
Jan 13 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 23 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Feb 14 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 16 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 21 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 17 - Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 13 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 23 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Feb 14 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 16 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 21 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 17 - Senate Rules "X" file.
HB 2767
Concerning suspension and expulsion of students including kindergarten and early elementary school students.
Bill Status:
Jan 15 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 15 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
SB 6141
Strengthening school district plans for recognition screening and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students.
Bill Status:
Jan 9 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 16 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 23 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 9 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 16 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 23 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Companion House Bill HB 2496
Bill Status:
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 16 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 16 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
HB 2558
Preventing public identification or stigmatization of public school students.
Bill Status:
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 15 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 25 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Jan 10 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 15 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
Jan 25 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).