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OSPI Weapons Reporting Portal now open for Private Schools

by WFIS | Jun 13, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, WFIS News

Private schools must submit 2024–25 weapons data via the Attendance and Weapons (Private User) application in EDS. Follow these steps: Log in to EDS and open Attendance and Weapons (Private User). Select your school, then click “Certification” at the top of the page....

Exemptions & alternate compliance pathways with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard

by WFIS | Jun 9, 2025 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Education News, WFIS News

The Department of Commerce plans to initiate the rulemaking process and solicit public comments following the passage of HB 1542 during this session. The Clean Buildings team is seeking suggestions for alternative compliance pathways, extensions, and exemption ideas....

Dual Credit Stakeholder Survey

by WFIS | Jun 9, 2025 | College in the High School (CiHS), Education News, Student Resources, WFIS News

Washington has been selected by the College in the High School Alliance (CHSA) as one of seven states to participate in the “Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy”cohort.  This two-year initiative aims to: Expand dual enrollment access; Create structured college...

Two court cases with potential impact on private education

by WFIS | May 27, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

CA Settlement Affirms Special Education Funding for Religious Schools The California Department of Education and Los Angeles Unified School District have agreed to include religious private schools as potential placements for students with disabilities. This change...

Federal School Choice Bill (ECCA) – Latest Developments

by WFIS | May 27, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) was introduced as part of the sweeping legislative package containing many Trump Administration priorities. Revised ECCA language continues to evolve rapidly in Congress as negotiations move from the House to the Senate....

Will tuition be included in WA’s expansion of retail sales tax?

by WFIS | May 26, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

The Department of Revenue is developing guidance to clarify which new services will be subject to retail sales tax. There had been concerns about taxing tuition and other vital revenue sources for schools. However, these concerns have been addressed. WFIS has received...
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