by WFIS | Apr 14, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
April 11 was day 89 of the 2025 regular session. There are 16 days left in this session April 16 is the Opposite House Cutoff. This is the last day to consider opposite house bills (5 pm) except initiatives and alternatives to initiatives, matters necessary to...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News
Joffe School Safety Webinar Series Monday April 14 from 9-10:30 am via Zoom. When was the last time your team put emergency protocols to the test? Have you practiced in different conditions—at various times of day, with unexpected variables? Have you tested your...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
There is a difference in the requirements for K12 and early learning programs regarding MMR immunizations. K12: To control the spread of disease, a local health officer may exclude children and staff from schools and child care facilities (WAC 246-110-020). They...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | Education News, PESB, WFIS News
The 2025-26 Clock Hour Provider application is due May 31, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. The new application requires additional information, such as course format, pricing, and content. Detailed information is at Clock hours – Professional...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
For those interested, the legislature is considering HB 2044, which would eliminate the requirement for school districts to file a truancy petition with the local juvenile court. Read the bill here. Bills WFIS remains focused on: SB 5506 extends the timeline for...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | Education News, Student Resources, WFIS News
Washington is developing a statewide digital transcript system, which, with support from a pilot grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, would “seamlessly” share student records with higher education institutions. This effort aims to: Eliminate...
