by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
Legislation passed over the last 3 years aims to divert food and yard waste from landfills to reduce methane emissions and slow climate change. Schools in the ORCA Map areashould take note of the following timelines. By April 1, 2027, cities and counties in an...
by WFIS | Mar 30, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, State Board of Education, WFIS News
State Board of Education Approval (2026–27) April 1: Deadline for renewal applications May 11: Deadline for new applications and additional materials June 25: State Board of Education review of applications Mid-July: Approval notifications issued By August 1:...
by WFIS | Mar 30, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
As Washington continues to navigate budget pressures and evolving student needs, a new federal policy is drawing increasing attention as a potential complement to the state’s K–12 system. The Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship (FTCS) Program, enacted in 2025, allows...
by WFIS | Mar 30, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
In Partnership – Working Across the System This 2026 legislative session highlighted the value of consistent, relationship-based engagement with policymakers. During our advocacy day in Olympia, WFIS Board members participated in 21 meetings with legislators...
by WFIS | Mar 28, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
As a State-CAPE organization, WFIS participates in the annual spring Council for American Private Education meeting, which includes other state CAPES and CAPE’s national board of directors. There was considerable breadth to the topics discussed. The attendees...
by WFIS | Mar 23, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, Student Resources, WFIS News
OSPI hosted a rescheduled Equitable Services to Private Schools Technical Assistance informational training webinar for school districts and private school personnel this week. It reviewed the requirements and procedures for submitting the Intent to Participate in...
