by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, Student Resources, WFIS News
“After-exit” Running Start was not reauthorized in the 2025 legislation session and is no longer available to graduating seniors or any students exceeding the 1.40 FTE limitation. All eligible students with FTE capacity at the conclusion of the spring term, may...
by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced a pause in onboarding new schools and child care to the WA-IIS School and Child Care Immunization Module beginning August 15, 2025, through the end of the calendar year. This temporary pause is due to...
by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
DOH recently received a large donation of high-efficiency HVAC filters. These filters help remove fine particle pollution and improve indoor air quality. They are especially useful during wildfire smoke events. These filters can be used in ventilation systems or as...
by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
At the May meeting, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department shared key updates affecting school operations: Staffing & Inspections: Two inspectors have left the School Safety team. Due to budget constraints, routine inspections are paused, but plan reviews,...
by WFIS | May 12, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
WFIS was alerted by member schools to concerns about SB 5814, a bill currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. The concern centers on how the bill could be interpreted to expand sales tax to a range of services that were previously exempt, including educational...
by WFIS | May 5, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
The proposed changes to the School Environmental Health and Safety Rules are posted on the Board’s website. You may submit written comments through May 23, 2025, using the following options: Fill out the School Environmental Health and Safety Rule, Formal Comment...
