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WA SB5135
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
James McCune
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that school district curriculum standards be "consistent with law and rules of the superintendent of public instruction," giving local school boards greater autonomy over curriculum decisions
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Repeals RCW 28A.300.475, which established comprehensive sexual health education requirements that were approved by voters through Referendum Measure No. 90 in November 2020
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Amends RCW 28A.150.230 to affirm that school district boards of directors have final responsibility for setting educational program policies relevant to local student needs and district characteristics
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Sponsored by Senator McCune and prefiled January 3, 2025 for the 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Concerning school districts' authority to establish their curriculum.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026