Tracking of 2024-25 Native Education Bills
We want to inform you of updates to the following bills, which are among many that are being tracked by the Office of Native Education (ONE) at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Click each link to go directly to the Washington State Legislature to see the status of each bill. You may also find this guidance helpful in participating in the WA State Legislative Session.
Legislation for Week Ending February 7
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HB 1894—Supporting public school instruction in tribal sovereignty and federally recognized Indian tribes.
Status: In Committee – Education
Notes: Companion Bill SB 5570
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SB 5570—Supporting public school instruction in tribal sovereignty and federally recognized Indian tribes.
Status: In Committee - Early Learning & K-12 Education
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HB 1692— Exempting certain data related to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Indian tribes from public inspection and copying.
Status: In Committee – State Government & Tribal Relations
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HB 1479—Establishing a state matching grant to support American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Status: In Committee - Education
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HB 1393—Providing public school students with opportunities for cultural expression at commencement ceremonies.
Sponsors: McEntire, Morgan, Stonier, Simmons, Thai, Bergquist, Taylor, Springer, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill, Santos
Status: In Committee - Education
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SB 5247—Transferring ownership of the Naselle Youth Camp property to the Chinook Indian Nation.
Status: In Committee – State Government & Tribal Relations
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HB 1540—Expanding eligibility for the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to an accredited tribal college.
Sponsors: Timmons, Eslick, Ortiz-Self, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Callan, Zahn, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons
Status: In Committee – Appropriations
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SB 5304— Expanding eligibility for the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to an accredited tribal college.
Sponsors: Kauffman, Nobles, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Riccelli, Slatter, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.
Status: In Committee – Ways & Means
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Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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