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WA SB5737
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
June Robinson
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AI Summary
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Suspends annual bonuses for teachers with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification for four school years: 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29
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Base bonus was $5,000 in 2007-08 and has increased annually with inflation (except 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years)
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Additional $5,000 bonus for National Board certified teachers working in high-poverty schools (at least 70% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch) is also suspended during this period
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Requested by the Office of Financial Management, indicating this is a budget-related measure to reduce state education expenditures
Legislative Description
Suspending the national board for professional standards certification bonuses for certificated instructional staff.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026