Making a required school director governance training program available at no cost and virtually.
HB 2017 requires Washington State School Directors' Association to provide free governance training to all school directors, eliminating cost barriers. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the training must also be offered virtually, increasing accessibility. The training covers cultural competency, diversity, equity, inclusion, tribal government relationships, multicultural education, and English language acquisition principles. This directly affects school directors who must complete the training to meet existing requirements under RCW 28A.343.100.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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Jim Walsh
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