Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.

Changed the notification timeline for parents regarding sexual misconduct allegations against school employees from a 48-hour deadline to an immediate requirement.

Revised the opt-out list for student surveys to clarify that 'political affiliations' now includes those of the parent or legal guardian.

Narrowed the definition of 'education records' by removing specific categories such as graduation counseling, discipline records, and attendance records from the list of accessible files.

Added a clause stating that the section does not create a private right of action, limiting the ability for individuals to file lawsuits based on these provisions.

Expanded the list of amended RCW sections to explicitly include statutes related to sexual misconduct reporting and curriculum accuracy.

The deadline for school districts to adopt transgender student policies was updated from January 31, 2020, to January 31, 2026.

Enforcement of student privacy policies now requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to issue a first notice with a compliance timeline before any sanctions can be imposed.

Notification of criminal actions involving students on campus must now occur within 48 hours, replacing the previous requirement for immediate notification.

Parents now have the right to request an appeal to the Superintendent of Public Instruction if their child with disabilities is denied special education services.

Schools must provide annual notice of language access policies and services, including rights under federal civil rights laws.

The definition of 'education records' was slightly broadened to include records except as 'otherwise provided' in federal law, rather than 'except as provided'.