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In 2021, the legislature authorized the State Board of Education to establish an emergency waiver program to allow school districts to waive certain high school graduation requirements in the wake of COVID-19. The waiver was designed to be used on an individual student basis after the district makes a good faith effort to help the student meet the requirements. Read the latest blog post with key takeaways about this research.
The waiver program rules address graduating classes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and apply to students graduating in 2020 through 2024. Download the explanatory graphic that details what can be waived by class year. You can also find recently updated information on SBE’s page dedicated to this topic.
Read the full research brief.
Hannah is a creative student involved in AP art classes. She hopes to get an apprenticeship and use her skills to develop a career in the tattoo industry and vibrant Tacoma arts scene. SBE Communicator, Star Mendoza, interviewed peer Hannah for the first-ever episode of From Student to Student. Both SBE Communicators, Star and Indy, plan to interview more students with different backgrounds and experiences to show what's happening in Washington schools and what things students wish were different or amplified to better their high school journey.
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April 12-13 (ESD 113, Tumwater) - Charter schools report, admission requirements update, communications and community engagement, strategic planning, waivers, private school approvals, and more.
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June 27-29 (Renton) - Board retreat and strategic planning sessions.
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