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State Board of Education to Meet April 15-16 |
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The State Board of Education will convene virtually on April 15–16 for a regularly scheduled meeting.
On Wednesday, April 15, the Board will call the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. Following approval of the consent agenda, members will receive an update from Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. The Board will then review OSPI's proposed updates to K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts. After a short break, the Board will continue discussions related to FutureReady, its initiative to modernize Washington State’s graduation requirements. The Board will recess at 5:00 p.m.
On Thursday, April 16, the Board will reconvene at 12:30 p.m. The day will begin with an update from the Board’s executive director. The Board will then discuss its advocacy goals for the 2027 legislative session. Afterwards, Board staff will provide a summary of takeaways from Wednesday’s FutureReady work session and highlight outstanding questions where Board members will provide additional feedback and direction to staff. After a break, members will receive a presentation from Board and OSPI staff on how students with disabilities are supported in meeting grade-level standards and state graduation requirements. The Board will also receive an update on its Draft Centennial Accord Plan for Tribal Consultation. Following these presentations, the Board is expected to vote on approval of a waiver of credit-based graduation requirements for Chelan School of Innovation (Lake Chelan School District). The meeting is expected to adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
How to Listen In:
The public comment period is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. on April 15 and at 12:40 p.m. on April 16.
Board meetings are a limited public forum and comments are accepted on current agenda items or matters under the Board's authority. Comments are subject to time limits (typically 2-3 minutes) and other restrictions at the Chair's discretion.
To participate in public comment:
You will need to connect to the meeting via Teams and sign up in advance of the comment period by using the Teams chat feature during the meeting. You must sign up prior to the public comment time noted on the agenda (and above). This is an online meeting, however, an in-person option is provided. If you are attending in person, please let a staff member know that you'd like to speak.
If you're providing comment virtually, please ensure you have a reliable audio connection so members can clearly hear and understand your comments. If members are unable to hear your comments, you will be asked to submit your comments in writing to sbe@k12.wa.us.
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We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that enable full participation for all individuals. If you require accommodations or assistance, please contact us at sbe@k12.wa.us. A staff member will follow up with you directly.
To help us best meet your needs, please submit your request as early as possible—ideally at least five business days before the scheduled event, meeting, or webinar.
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