WA SB6051

School district boards may grant individual schools waivers from state education laws and administrative rules, with principals submitting applications explaining how waivers will improve student learning or education delivery

Waivers cannot be granted for health/safety laws, civil rights protections, basic education requirements, certificated staff requirements, employee background checks, financial audits, open meetings/public records laws, or constitutional provisions

School districts may use any savings from waived requirements, but must award a portion to the school that requested the waiver (up to 10% of net savings) and to any teacher who originated the idea (up to $10,000)

Collective bargaining agreements cannot include provisions limiting school districts' authority to grant these waivers

School districts must report all granted waivers to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education