WSCC 2014 LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Dear School Leaders,

The 2014 Legislative Report from the Washington State Catholic Conference reflects bills that were passed by the Legislature that tie to educational polices that would affect public schools. Please see attachment below.

The 2014 Legislature considered a number of K-12 and early learning/child care bills in their 60-day session. Notable bills for K-12 include high school graduation requirements, alternative learning programs, and career and technical education after heavy criticism about legislators assuming all students would be going to college. For early learning, notable bills included those on child care facilities and improving quality across the system. In addition, lawmakers approved a $58 million increase in K-12 funding and a $30 million increase in early learning funding.

If you have any questions, please contact, Sister Sharon Park, Executive Director of the WSCC.