levy cliff bill passes
Thanks to everyone's advocacy, SB 5023, a.k.a, the Levy Cliff Bill, passed in the Senate and the following day in the House.Wonderful news for schools across Washington state!
However, Seattle Public Schools are still facing a budget crisis - an estimated $50 million shortfall for school year 2017-2018 and education is still not fully funded.
At this time, there are three education proposals - two with funding sources attached. The Senate Republican's education and funding proposal (SB 5023) passed out of the Senate and is in the House. Likewise the Democrat's education proposal (HB 1843), passed out of the House and is in the Senate. They have stated they will provide funding sources later this month. Governor Inslee also put forth an education and funding proposal.
Here is a link to Washington Education Association's comparison of the three proposals:
https://www.washingtonea.org/file_viewer.php?id=3590
Stay tuned for action items!
However, Seattle Public Schools are still facing a budget crisis - an estimated $50 million shortfall for school year 2017-2018 and education is still not fully funded.
At this time, there are three education proposals - two with funding sources attached. The Senate Republican's education and funding proposal (SB 5023) passed out of the Senate and is in the House. Likewise the Democrat's education proposal (HB 1843), passed out of the House and is in the Senate. They have stated they will provide funding sources later this month. Governor Inslee also put forth an education and funding proposal.
Here is a link to Washington Education Association's comparison of the three proposals:
https://www.washingtonea.org/file_viewer.php?id=3590
Stay tuned for action items!
other education news
The City of Seattle is considering joining a partnership with a private organization, such as the YMCA, to renovate and manage Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool. This could affect our swim program.
More information here:
http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/city-considers-privatizing-green-lake-community-center/422279210
A House Bill (HB 610) in DC was proposed. This bill would rollback nutritional standards for free and reduced price lunches served in schools and create a voucher system, e.g. provide student vouchers for students attending private schools.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/610/text
As a result of the recent incidents across the country and here, the Seattle School Board passed a resolution affirming commitment to providing a save, welcoming and inclusive schools. Superintendent Nyland reaffirmed the district's policy of not asking students or their families their immigration status.
http://www.seattleschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=627&pageId=19863334
While the Trump administration lifted Federal protections for transgender students in public schools, Washington state law prohibits discrimination in public school based on gender identity or expressions. Students can use the restroom which matches their gender expression.
More information here:
http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/city-considers-privatizing-green-lake-community-center/422279210
A House Bill (HB 610) in DC was proposed. This bill would rollback nutritional standards for free and reduced price lunches served in schools and create a voucher system, e.g. provide student vouchers for students attending private schools.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/610/text
As a result of the recent incidents across the country and here, the Seattle School Board passed a resolution affirming commitment to providing a save, welcoming and inclusive schools. Superintendent Nyland reaffirmed the district's policy of not asking students or their families their immigration status.
http://www.seattleschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=627&pageId=19863334
While the Trump administration lifted Federal protections for transgender students in public schools, Washington state law prohibits discrimination in public school based on gender identity or expressions. Students can use the restroom which matches their gender expression.
