WA SB5910

School district boards may authorize spending to prepare and distribute public information without limitation on content, tone, format, frequency, or communication medium, including social media

Authorized communications include explaining instructional programs, school operations and maintenance, ballot propositions, and voter registration information

Explicitly prohibits using funds to promote or oppose any school district election outcome

Amends RCW 28A.320.090, expanding the 1969 law that previously only authorized explaining school programs, not ballot propositions or voter information

Legislative findings cite the decline of local media, spread of misinformation, and need to reach underserved communities as justification for expanded communication authority