by WFIS | Nov 4, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Each Tuesday, private schools that also function as nonpublic agencies (NPAs) come together to discuss best practices, student support, district relations, and education policy. These schools provide specialized services for students with unique learning needs,...
by WFIS | Apr 17, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The Floor Striker Bill, 2ESSB5315, written by Republican Representatives Couture and Rude and agreed upon by Rep Santos, passed the House this week, relabelling an “NPA” to an “Education Center.” WFIS and fellow advocates opposed this shift but...
by WFIS | Apr 10, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, Student Safety
Suzie Hanson spent the first weekend of April advising House staff on rewrites to a bill that the Senate passed, but the House Education Committee blew up. The NPA bill, 2ESSB5315, directly impacts 27 private schools and sets a tone for exclusion from public dollars...
by WFIS | Feb 7, 2023 | Education News
David Thompson, Tech Times Feb. 6, 2023 The most vulnerable children in our state are at risk again. As though it is not enough that special needs children need to live with conditions like autism, learning difficulties, and paralysis, the recent Washington State...
by WFIS | Jan 20, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News
LtoR: Dominic Jimenez, CHILD School; Carrie Fannin, CHILD School; Jeffrey D. Woolley, Dartmoor School; Suzie Hanson, WFIS; Dr. Melodee Loshbaug Brocks Academy; Rachel Kier, Brocks Academy & Dan Loshbaug. WFIS has shared detailed concerns with legislators about the...
