by WFIS | Feb 5, 2024 | Legislation and Policy, OSPI, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction informed EANS I schools that they put a hold on making additional payments of EANS I funds while the supplemental budget is being developed during the 2024 legislative session. “If this solution is implemented,...
by WFIS | Feb 5, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
The voice of private schools was a buzz around the Capitol campus on Tuesday as WFIS leaders met with more than a dozen legislators to discuss clock hour expansion, free dual credits for college in the classroom programs, preK programs being held in regular...
by WFIS | Jan 29, 2024 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
There are many bills this year that will impact private schools. We’ve listed several that could use some advocacy support from school leaders. Thank you for your participation. HB means the bill originated in the House, and SB means the bill originated in the...
by WFIS | Jan 22, 2024 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
As a WFIS member, your school is actively participating in the discussions and planning that guide private education in WA state. Your awareness and action on behalf of students and mission-based education strengthen the educational landscape and community. For any...
by WFIS | Jan 16, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Legislation and Policy, Student Data, WFIS News
WFIS received word about the importance of the Cost of Care Survey sent to Early Learning Directors this week from our private school representative, Jen Sandvig. On Monday, Western Washington University sent a survey on behalf of DCYF regarding the Cost of Care. This...
by WFIS | Jan 16, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
DOH is offering all public high schools across the state naloxone, following legislation in 2022 that requires all high schools with more than 2000 students to retain this life-saving overdose medication at the school. SB 5804, filed last week, would expand the...