by WFIS | Jun 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
WFIS attended the Dept of Ecology webinar to prepare schools for Washington’s Organics Management requirements. Washington’s Organics Management Law is designed to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions by expanding statewide organics recycling. Schools are...
by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The WA Department of Health (DOH) has created planning templates for schools to modify. They have started this process, with more to follow. The distinction between required and recommended is clearly noted on this template. Additional guidance requests and support...
by WFIS | May 18, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
Children’s Scholarship Fund, an organization that has a long history of supporting school choice, hosted a webinar on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The FSTC takes effect January 1, 2027. They helped explain how the program will work for families and...
by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
How to submit a Tier I exemption from Clean Buildings Performance Standards – May 5 The Commerce Dept. webinar walked through the process of setting up access, identifying, and preparing the required information to complete an exemption application for Tier 1...
by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, Student Resources, WFIS News
School districts should soon begin contacting participating private schools to schedule initial consultation meetings for equitable services for the 2026–27 school year. Find information and resources for available federal programs on the private school webpage. In...
by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
How does an SGO work with schools? Scholarship Granting Organizations award FSTC scholarships to students based on the SGO’s unique mission. For example, an SGO might support students in attending a particular type of school or in participating in science-based...
