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HB1296 • 2026

Public education system

Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Stonier, Representative Macri, Representative Lekanoff, Representative Doglio, Representative Berry, Representative Salahuddin, Representative Davis, Representative Ramel, Representative Obras, Representative Reed, Representative Ormsby, Representative Scott, Representative Nance, Representative Bergquist, Representative Fitzgibbon, Representative Parshley, Representative Alvarado, Representative Kloba, Representative Pollet, Representative Peterson, Representative Fey, Representative Simmons, Representative Hill, Representative Fosse
Last action
2025-03-12
Official status
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Effective date
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Public education system

Public education system

What This Bill Does

  • Public education system

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Amendments

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1296-S.E AMS EDU S2424.2

0 • Early Learning & K-12 Education

OUT OF ORDER

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS EDU S2424.2 ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education OUT OF ORDER 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.

  • 1296-S.E AMS EDU S2424.2 ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education OUT OF ORDER 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 101.
  • A new section is added to chapter 5 28A.320 RCW to read as follows: 6 (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington that policies and 7 procedures adopted by school districts under this title must 8 prioritize the protection of every student's safety, access to an 9 academic environment free of discrimination, access to the state's 10 statutory program of basic education established pursuant to Article 11 IX of the Constitution of the state of Washington, and privacy, to 12 the fullest extent possible, except as required by state or federal 13 law.
ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS ENGR S2663.E ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Ways & Means ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.

  • 1296-S.E AMS ENGR S2663.E ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Ways & Means ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 101.
  • A new section is added to chapter 5 28A.320 RCW to read as follows: 6 (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington that policies and 7 procedures adopted by school districts under this title must 8 prioritize the protection of every student's safety, access to an 9 academic environment free of discrimination, access to the state's 10 statutory program of basic education as defined in RCW 28A.150.203, 11 and privacy, to the fullest extent possible, except as required by 12 state or federal law.
1296-S.E AMS WM S2663.2

0 • Ways & Means

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS WM S2663.2 ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Ways & Means ADOPTED AS AMENDED 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.

  • 1296-S.E AMS WM S2663.2 ESHB 1296 - S COMM AMD By Committee on Ways & Means ADOPTED AS AMENDED 04/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 101.
  • A new section is added to chapter 5 28A.320 RCW to read as follows: 6 (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington that policies and 7 procedures adopted by school districts under this title must 8 prioritize the protection of every student's safety, access to an 9 academic environment free of discrimination, access to the state's 10 statutory program of basic education as defined in RCW 28A.150.203, 11 and privacy, to the fullest extent possible, except as required by 12 state or federal law.
1296-S AMH STON H1828.2

204 • Stonier

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Plain English: 1296-S AMH STON H1828.2 SHB 1296 - H AMD 204 By Representative Stonier ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/13/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.

  • 1296-S AMH STON H1828.2 SHB 1296 - H AMD 204 By Representative Stonier ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/13/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "PART ONE3 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY4 NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 101.
  • A new section is added to chapter 5 28A.230 RCW to read as follows: 6 (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington that policies and 7 procedures adopted by school districts under this title must 8 prioritize the protection of every student's safety, access to a free 9 public education, and privacy, to the fullest extent possible, except 10 as required by state or federal law.
ADOPTED

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  • WARG 181 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH RULE WARG 181 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 344 By Representative Rule ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.320.160 and 2005 c 274 s 244 are each amended to read as follows: (1) ((School districts must, at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee, notify the parents of a student alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of the misconduct.)) If an employee or contractor of a school district has knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that a student has been a victim, target, or recipient of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or assault occurring on school property during the school day, the school district must immediately notify the parents or legal guardians of the student.
1296-S AMH CONN WARG 192

353 • Schmick

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 192 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH CONN WARG 192 SHB 1296 - H AMD 353 By Representative Schmick WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
SCOPE AND OBJECT

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  • WARG 197 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH LOW WARG 197 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 355 By Representative Low SCOPE AND OBJECT 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.400.303 and 2020 c 22 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: (1)(a) School districts, educational service districts, the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, the state school for the blind, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and their contractors shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation criminal justice information systems before hiring the following employees: (i) Employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children or persons with developmental disabilities; and (ii) Employees who receive criminal history record information or personally identifiable information from the record check.
1296-S AMH PENN WARG 176

356 • Penner

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 176 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH PENN WARG 176 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 356 By Representative Penner OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 424

357 • Couture

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 424 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 424 HB 1296 - H AMD 357 By Representative Couture OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 29, after "(f) To" strike all material through "(g)" on line 31 and insert "receive)) (c) Receive immediate notification if a criminal action is deemed to have been committed against their child or by their child including, as required by RCW 28A.320.160, immediate notification if their child is alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a school employee; (((g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 14, after line 8, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 302.
1296-S AMH CONN MOET 390

358 • Connors

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 390 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Removes the emergency clause.
  • (2) Makes the bill a referendum bill and directs the Secretary of State to submit the bill to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election held in the state.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 390 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 358 By Representative Connors NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 14 of the striking amendment, after "501." strike all material through "immediately" on line 17 and insert "The secretary of state shall submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 202

359 • Barnard

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 202 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who committed listed crimes from volunteering in a position where they will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to small groups of minors or 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 202 HB 1296 - H AMD 359 By Representative Barnard OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 423

360 • Burnett

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 423 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds to the list of delineated rights of parents and legal guardians the right to examine the curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials, used in their child's classroom, and to have opportunities at least monthly to examine those same materials during weekend and evening hours.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 423 HB 1296 - H AMD 360 By Representative Burnett OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 9, line 14, after "(ii)))" insert "Examine the curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials, used in their child's classroom, and to have opportunities at least monthly to examine those curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials during weekend and evening hours; (c)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 419

362 • Connors

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 419 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Removes the emergency clause.
  • (2) Makes the bill a referendum bill and directs the Secretary of State to submit the bill to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election held in the state.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 419 HB 1296 - H AMD 362 By Representative Connors OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 12, after "501." strike all material through "immediately" on line 15 and insert "The secretary of state shall submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 188

363 • Stuebe

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 188 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 188 HB 1296 - H AMD 363 By Representative Stuebe OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.015 and 2023 c 242 s 9 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt and distribute to all school districts lawful and reasonable rules prescribing the substantive and procedural due process guarantees of pupils in the common schools.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 420

364 • Volz

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 420 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 420 HB 1296 - H AMD 364 By Representative Volz OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.200 and 2012 c 155 s 2 are each amended to read as follows: (1) Each school district board of directors is hereby granted and shall exercise the authority to control, supervise and regulate the conduct of interschool athletic activities and other interschool extracurricular activities of an athletic, cultural, social or recreational nature for students of the district.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 422

366 • Walsh

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 422 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 422 HB 1296 - H AMD 366 By Representative Walsh OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 11, insert the following: "(5) The discrimination protections based on gender identity and gender expression required by this section do not extend to individuals who utilize non-human gender identities and expressions.
  • This subsection (5) does not limit protections against discrimination on the basis of other characteristics, including race, disability, or other legally protected classes for individuals who utilize non-human gender identities and expressions.
  • (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Gender identity" and "gender expression" means those aspects of identity and self-presentation that correspond to human gender categories as generally understood in social, cultural, and legal contexts; (b) "Non-human gender identity and expression" means gender identities that identify with or express characteristics associated with non-human entities, such as animals, mythological creatures, or abstract concepts, and do not fall within the generally accepted categories of human gender identity and expression; and (c) "Human gender identity and expression" means a gender identity that aligns with human biological sex or socioculturally recognized human gender categories, including male, female, and non- binary.
1296-S AMH ENGE MORI 154

367 • Engell

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 154 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the emergency clause.
  • 1296-S AMH ENGE MORI 154 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 367 By Representative Engell NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 12 of the striking amendment, beginning with "PART FIVE" strike all material through "immediately." on line 17 --- END
1296-S AMH STUE WARG 190

369 • Stuebe

NOT ADOPTED

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  • WARG 190 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH STUE WARG 190 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 369 By Representative Stuebe NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.015 and 2023 c 242 s 9 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt and distribute to all school districts lawful and reasonable rules prescribing the substantive and procedural due process guarantees of pupils in the common schools.
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 156

370 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 156 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes all provisions in the underlying bill relating to the statement of student rights.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 156 SHB 1296 - H AMD 370 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 6, beginning on line 1, beginning with "PART TWO" strike all material through "act." on page 8, line 35 Renumber the remaining parts and sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 15, line 9, after "28A.605.005, and" strike "sections 101, 201, and 202" and insert "section 101" --- END
1296-S AMH SHMK WARG 193

371 • Schmick

SCOPE AND OBJECT

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  • WARG 193 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH SHMK WARG 193 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 371 By Representative Schmick SCOPE AND OBJECT 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH YBAR WARG 207

372 • Ybarra

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 207 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH YBAR WARG 207 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 372 By Representative Ybarra WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH KEAT MOET 397

373 • Keaton

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 397 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds intent language related to the delineated list of rights of parents and legal guardians of children enrolled in public schools.
  • 1296-S AMH KEAT MOET 397 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 373 By Representative Keaton NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 8, after line 19 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1296-S AMH CONN WARG 200

374 • Corry

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 200 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who previously or currently meets the definition of a sexually violent predator from volunteering in a position where they will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to small groups of minors or persons with developmental disabilities.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN WARG 200 SHB 1296 - H AMD 374 By Representative Corry WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1296-S AMH JACO WARG 184

375 • Jacobsen

SCOPE AND OBJECT

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  • WARG 184 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH JACO WARG 184 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 375 By Representative Jacobsen SCOPE AND OBJECT 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH GRIF WARG 206

376 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 206 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who committed 1296-S AMH GRIF WARG 206 SHB 1296 - H AMD 376 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 175

378 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 175 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 175 SHB 1296 - H AMD 378 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 178

379 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 178 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 178 SHB 1296 - H AMD 379 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH MANJ MOET 403

381 • Manjarrez

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 403 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH MANJ MOET 403 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 381 By Representative Manjarrez NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, line 35 of the striking amendment, after "(3)" insert "The legislature also finds that the following responsibilities help students develop a strong work ethic, build relationships, and contribute to a positive school culture: (a) Follow school rules and policies.
  • Adhere to the rules outlined by the school, including regulations about behavior, attendance, and academic integrity; (b) Respect others.
  • Treat classmates, teachers, and staff with respect, kindness, and fairness.
1296-S AMH BURN MOET 394

382 • Burnett

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 394 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds opportunities, at least monthly, to examine the curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials used in their child's classroom during weekend and evening hours, to the list of delineated rights of parents and legal guardians of children enrolled in public schools.
  • 1296-S AMH BURN MOET 394 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 382 By Representative Burnett NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 31 of the striking amendment, after "RCW 28A.
  • 605.020" strike "and" and insert "," On page 8, line 35 of the striking amendment, after "procedures" insert ", and to have opportunities at least monthly to examine the curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials during weekend and evening hours" --- END
1296-S AMH KEAT REIN 390

383 • Keaton

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 390 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH KEAT REIN 390 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 383 By Representative Keaton NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 14, after line 9 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 302.
  • RCW 28A.150.240 and 1979 ex.s.
1296-S AMH SCHM MOET 391

384 • Schmidt

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 391 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions specifying that the delineated list of rights for parents and legal guardians of children in public school do not create a private right of action.
  • 1296-S AMH SCHM MOET 391 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 384 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 14, beginning on line 7 of the striking amendment, beginning with "(4)" strike all material through "action." on line 9 and insert "(((4) As used in this section "public school" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010.))" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 187

385 • Couture

SCOPE AND OBJECT

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  • WARG 187 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 187 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 385 By Representative Couture SCOPE AND OBJECT 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH GRAH REIN 387

386 • Graham

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 387 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision.
  • 1296-S AMH GRAH REIN 387 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 386 By Representative Graham NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 13, line 6 of the striking amendment, after "(n)" insert "To request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision; (o)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH ABEL MORI 160

387 • Abell

ADOPTED

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  • MORI 160 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Specifies that public school students are "beneficiaries of" rather than "subject to" the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.
  • Constitution and the associated privileges and protections.
  • (2) Specifies that public school students are beneficiaries of the self-evident truths articulated in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
1296-S AMH BARN WARG 204

388 • Barnard

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 204 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who committed 1296-S AMH BARN WARG 204 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 388 By Representative Barnard WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH WATE REIN 386

389 • Waters

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 386 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Changes references to "student's parent" in parent and guardian notification and opt-out provisions to "student's family." 1296-S AMH WATE REIN 386 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 389 By Representative Waters NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 34 of the striking amendment, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" On page 12, line 6 of the striking amendment, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT MORI 157

391 • Couture

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 157 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes all provisions in the underlying bill relating to the statement of student rights.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT MORI 157 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 391 By Representative Couture NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, beginning on line 23 of the striking amendment, beginning with "PART TWO" strike all material through "act." on page 8, line 17 Renumber the remaining parts and sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 14, line 25 of the striking amendment, after "28A.605.005, and" strike "sections 101, 201, and 202" and insert "section 101" --- END
1296-S AMH KEAT MORI 170

392 • Keaton

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 170 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions authorizing the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to sanction school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools that are noncompliant with a state policy relating to student safety, access to public education, and privacy by: (1) terminating or withholding all or part of the state apportionment or categorical moneys to the school or school district; (2) terminating specified programs in which the violations may be flagrant; or (3) instituting corrective action.
  • 1296-S AMH KEAT MORI 170 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 392 By Representative Keaton NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 25 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" strike all material through "of" on page 2, line 1 and insert "and may place" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 400

393 • Couture

ADOPTED

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  • REIN 400 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive a copy of their child's public school records within 10 days of submitting a written request (instead of within a reasonable period of time, but not more than 45 days).
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 400 SHB 1296 - H AMD 393 By Representative Couture ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 9, beginning on line 22, after "(b)" strike all material through "(i)" on line 30 and insert "(i) ((To inspect)) Inspect their child's public school records in accordance with RCW 28A.605.030, and to receive a copy of their child's records within 10 business days of submitting a written request, either electronically or on paper.
  • (ii)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 155

394 • Couture

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 155 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes all provisions in the underlying bill relating to the statement of student rights.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 155 HB 1296 - H AMD 394 By Representative Couture OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, beginning on line 27, beginning with "PART TWO" strike all material through "act." on page 8, line 23 Renumber the remaining parts and sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 14, line 24, after "28A.605.005, and" strike "sections 101, 201, and 202" and insert "section 101" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 174

395 • Marshall

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 174 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds records of any mental health counseling, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 174 HB 1296 - H AMD 395 By Representative Marshall OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 9, beginning on line 37, beginning with "(C)" strike all material through "(D)))" on line 38 and insert "(C))) Records of any mental health counseling, to the extent permitted by federal law; (((D))) (C)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH WALJ MORI 182

396 • Walsh

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 182 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays.
  • (2) Specifies that financial impacts to the parent or legal guardian's insurance payments or copays (that apply for the 1296-S AMH WALJ MORI 182 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 396 By Representative Walsh NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "(c)" strike "((To receive prior" and insert "To receive ((prior" On page 10, beginning on line 18 of the striking amendment, after "To" strike all material through "(e)" on line 22 and insert "receive)) notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays, including potential financial impacts resulting from the student being: A protected individual under RCW 48.43.005(44)(a)(ii); or permitted to issue consent on their own behalf under RCW 70.24.110, 71.34.500, 71.34.530, or in accordance with the mature minor doctrine, as articulated in Smith v.
  • Seibly, 72 Wn.2d 16 (1967); (((e)" On page 10, line 27 of the striking amendment, after "(f)))" insert "(d)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 168

397 • Keaton

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 168 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions authorizing the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to sanction school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools that are noncompliant with a state policy relating to student safety, access to public education, and privacy by: (1) terminating all or part of the state apportionment or categorical moneys to the school or school district; (2) terminating specified programs in which the violations may be flagrant; or (3) instituting corrective action.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 168 HB 1296 - H AMD 397 By Representative Keaton OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 12, after "RCW" strike all material through "placement of" on line 17 and insert "and may place" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 196

398 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 196 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 196 SHB 1296 - H AMD 398 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.400.303 and 2020 c 22 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: (1)(a) School districts, educational service districts, the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, the state school for the blind, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and their contractors shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation criminal justice information systems before hiring the following employees: (i) Employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children or persons with developmental disabilities; and (ii) Employees who receive criminal history record information or personally identifiable information from the record check.
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 181

399 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 181 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays.
  • (2) Specifies that financial impacts to the parent or legal guardian's insurance payments or copays (that apply for the notification requirements) include potential financial impacts resulting from the student being:  A protected individual under RCW 48.43.005(44)(a)(ii); or  Permitted to issue consent on their own behalf: oFor the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and avoiding the HIV infection; oFor evaluation and inpatient services for mental health treatment or substance use disorder treatment; or oSubject to the mature minor doctrine.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 181 SHB 1296 - H AMD 399 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 33, after "To" strike all material through "(e)" on line 37 and insert "receive)) (c) Receive notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays, including potential financial impacts resulting from the student being: A protected individual under RCW 48.43.005(44)(a)(ii); or permitted to issue consent on their own behalf under RCW 70.24.110, 71.34.500, 71.34.530, or in accordance with the mature minor doctrine, as articulated in Smith v.
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 385

400 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 385 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 385 SHB 1296 - H AMD 400 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 14, after line 31, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 302.
  • RCW 28A.150.240 and 1979 ex.s.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 431

401 • Manjarrez

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 431 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 431 HB 1296 - H AMD 401 By Representative Manjarrez OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 6, line 3, after "(3)" insert "The legislature also finds that the following responsibilities help students develop a strong work ethic, build relationships, and contribute to a positive school culture: (a) Follow school rules and policies.
  • Adhere to the rules outlined by the school, including regulations about behavior, attendance, and academic integrity; (b) Respect others.
  • Treat classmates, teachers, and staff with respect, kindness, and fairness.
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 180

402 • Walsh

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 180 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays.
  • (2) Specifies that financial impacts to the parent or legal guardian's insurance payments or copays (that apply for the notification requirements) include potential financial impacts resulting from the student being:  A protected individual under RCW 48.43.005(44)(a)(ii); or  Permitted to issue consent on their own behalf: oFor the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and avoiding the HIV infection; oFor evaluation and inpatient services for mental health treatment or substance use disorder treatment; or oSubject to the mature minor doctrine.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 180 HB 1296 - H AMD 402 By Representative Walsh OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 20, after "To" strike all material through "(e)" on line 24 and insert "receive)) (c) Receive notification when any medical service or medications have been provided to their child that could result in any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health insurance payments or copays, including potential financial impacts resulting from the student being: A protected individual under RCW 48.43.005(44)(a)(ii); or permitted to issue consent on their own behalf under RCW 70.24.110, 71.34.500, 71.34.530, or in accordance with the mature minor doctrine, as articulated in Smith v.
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 177

403 • McClintock

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 177 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 177 HB 1296 - H AMD 403 By Representative McClintock OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH WALJ MOET 393

404 • Walsh

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 393 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH WALJ MOET 393 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 404 By Representative Walsh NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 7 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(5) The discrimination protections based on gender identity and gender expression required by this section do not extend to individuals who utilize non-human gender identities and expressions.
  • This subsection (5) does not limit protections against discrimination on the basis of other characteristics, including race, disability, or other legally protected classes for individuals who utilize non-human gender identities and expressions.
  • (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Gender identity" and "gender expression" means those aspects of identity and self-presentation that correspond to human gender categories as generally understood in social, cultural, and legal contexts; (b) "Non-human gender identity and expression" means gender identities that identify with or express characteristics associated with non-human entities, such as animals, mythological creatures, or abstract concepts, and do not fall within the generally accepted categories of human gender identity and expression; and (c) "Human gender identity and expression" means a gender identity that aligns with human biological sex or socioculturally recognized human gender categories, including male, female, and non- binary.
1296-S AMH MCCL WARG 179

405 • McClintock

NOT ADOPTED

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  • WARG 179 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH MCCL WARG 179 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 405 By Representative McClintock NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 186

406 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 186 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 186 SHB 1296 - H AMD 406 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH COUT WARG 183

407 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 183 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH COUT WARG 183 SHB 1296 - H AMD 407 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
ADOPTED

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  • MORI 164 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds to a disclaimer in the statement of student rights to specify that it is not intended to delineate the legal limits associated with the rights.
  • 1296-S AMH VOLZ MORI 164 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 408 By Representative Volz ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 10 of the striking amendment, after "rights" strike "or" and insert "," On page 8, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "derived" insert ", or the associated legal limits" --- END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 153

409 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 153 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the emergency clause.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 153 SHB 1296 - H AMD 409 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 33, beginning with "PART FIVE" strike all material through "immediately." on page 16, line 2 --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 165

411 • McEntire

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 165 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions related to the right to access a learning environment with historically and scientifically accurate information from the statement of student rights and as referenced in prohibitions against adverse employment actions against employees of school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 165 HB 1296 - H AMD 411 By Representative McEntire OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 6, after "citizenship;" insert "and" On page 8, beginning on line 8, after "access" strike all material through "cultures" on line 14 On page 14, beginning on line 16, after "rights" strike all material through "cultures" on line 22 --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 162

412 • Volz

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 162 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds to a disclaimer in the statement of student rights to specify that it is not intended to delineate the legal limits associated with the rights.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 162 HB 1296 - H AMD 412 By Representative Volz OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 16, after "rights" strike "or" and insert "," On page 8, line 17, after "derived" insert ", or the associated legal limits" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 171

413 • Marshall

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 171 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds medical or health records, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 171 HB 1296 - H AMD 413 By Representative Marshall OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 9, beginning on line 36, after "(B)" strike all material through "(C) Records" on line 37 and insert "Medical or health records, to the extent permitted by federal law; (C) ((Records" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 158

414 • Abell

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 158 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Specifies that public school students are "beneficiaries of" rather than "subject to" the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.
  • Constitution and the associated privileges and protections.
  • (2) Specifies that public school students are beneficiaries of the self-evident truths articulated in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
1296-S AMH COUT MOET 414

415 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 414 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to locker room accommodations for students to ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT MOET 414 SHB 1296 - H AMD 415 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 24, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to locker room accommodations for students must ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 152

416 • Engell

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 152 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the emergency clause.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 152 HB 1296 - H AMD 416 By Representative Engell OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 10, beginning with "PART FIVE" strike all material through "immediately." on line 15 --- END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 199

417 • Corry

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 199 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who previously or currently meets the definition of a sexually violent predator from volunteering in a position where they will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to small groups of minors or persons with developmental disabilities.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 199 HB 1296 - H AMD 417 By Representative Corry OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 426

418 • Keaton

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 426 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds intent language related to the delineated list of rights of parents and legal guardians of children enrolled in public schools.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 426 HB 1296 - H AMD 418 By Representative Keaton OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 8, after line 25, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 428 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to bathroom accommodations for students to ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 428 HB 1296 - H AMD 419 By Representative Dye OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 11, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to bathroom accommodations for students must ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
1296-S AMH STEE MORI 179

420 • Steele

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 179 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive prior notification when medical services are being offered to their child.
  • (2) Makes the offering of medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH STEE MORI 179 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 420 By Representative Steele NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 13 of the striking amendment, after "(c)" strike all material through "(d)" on line 18 and insert "To receive prior notification when medical services, or medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian, are being offered to their child, except where emergency medical treatment is required.
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 376

421 • Waters

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 376 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Changes references to "student's parent" in parent and guardian notification and opt-out provisions to "student's family." 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 376 HB 1296 - H AMD 421 By Representative Waters OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 22, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" On page 11, line 37, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" --- END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 184

422 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 184 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment (for the child) that results in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
  • (2) Makes arranging directly or indirectly for medications that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 184 SHB 1296 - H AMD 422 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 37, after "To" strike all material through "(f)" on page 11, line 3 and insert "receive)) (c) Receive notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment ((that results)) or medications for their child that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian that result in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
1296-S AMH COUT MOET 418

423 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 418 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "To have their child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Makes a violation of the right to have a parent or legal guardian's child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care create a private right of action that is not subject to a statute of limitations under applicable state law.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT MOET 418 SHB 1296 - H AMD 423 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 25, after "(f)" insert "Have their child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care; (g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
1296-S AMH COUT MOET 413

424 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 413 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to bathroom accommodations for students to ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT MOET 413 SHB 1296 - H AMD 424 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 24, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to bathroom accommodations for students must ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 178

425 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 178 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive prior notification when medical services are being offered to their child.
  • (2) Makes the offering of medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 178 SHB 1296 - H AMD 425 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 27, after "public" strike all material through "(d)" on line 33 and insert "school;)) (c) ((To receive)) Receive prior notification when medical services, or medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian, are being offered to their child, except where emergency medical treatment is required.
1296-S AMH COUT MOET 412

426 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 412 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "To not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Requires, if emergency medical treatment is required, the parent or legal guardian to be notified as soon as practicable after the consent for health care is provided.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT MOET 412 SHB 1296 - H AMD 426 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 25, after "(f)" insert "To not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required.
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 163

427 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 163 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds to a disclaimer in the statement of student rights to specify that it is not intended to delineate the legal limits associated with the rights.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 163 SHB 1296 - H AMD 427 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 28, after "rights" strike "or" and insert "," On page 8, line 29, after "derived" insert ", or the associated legal limits" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT MOET 434

428 • Couture

ADOPTED

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  • MOET 434 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "To receive immediate notification if a criminal action is alleged to have been committed against their 1296-S AMH COUT MOET 434 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 428 By Representative Couture ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, line 34 of the striking amendment, after "(d)" insert "To receive immediate notification if a criminal action is alleged to have been committed against their child, including immediate notification if their child is alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a school employee as required by RCW 28A.320.160; (e)" On page 14, after line 9 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 302.
  • RCW 28A.320.160 and 2005 c 274 s 244 are each amended to read as follows: School districts must((, at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee,)) immediately notify the parents or legal guardians of a student alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of ((the)) an allegation of sexual misconduct by a school employee.
1296-S AMH CONN WARG 203

430 • Barnard

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 203 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who committed listed crimes from volunteering in a position where they will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to small groups of minors or 1296-S AMH CONN WARG 203 SHB 1296 - H AMD 430 By Representative Barnard WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 166

431 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 166 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions related to the right to access a learning environment with historically and scientifically accurate information from the statement of student rights and as referenced in prohibitions against adverse employment actions against employees of school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 166 SHB 1296 - H AMD 431 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 8, line 18, after "citizenship;" insert "and" On page 8, beginning on line 20, after "access" strike all material through "cultures" on line 26 On page 15, beginning on line 1, after "rights" strike all material through "cultures" on line 7 --- END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 169

432 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 169 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions authorizing the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to sanction school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools that are noncompliant with a state policy relating to student safety, access to public education, and privacy by: (1) terminating or withholding all or part of the state apportionment or categorical moneys to the school or school district; (2) terminating specified programs in which the violations may be flagrant; or (3) instituting corrective action.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 169 SHB 1296 - H AMD 432 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 12, after "RCW" strike all material through "of" on line 18 and insert "and may place" --- END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 172

433 • Griffey

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  • MORI 172 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds medical or health records, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 172 SHB 1296 - H AMD 433 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 8, after "(B)" strike all material through "(C) Records" on line 9 and insert "Medical or health records, to the extent permitted by federal law; (C) ((Records" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 175

434 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 175 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds records of any mental health counseling, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 175 SHB 1296 - H AMD 434 By Representative Griffey WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 9, beginning with "(C)" strike all material through "(D)))" on line 10 and insert "(C))) Records of any mental health counseling, to the extent permitted by federal law; (((D))) (C)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH MARS MORI 173

435 • Marshall

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 173 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds medical or health records, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH MARS MORI 173 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 435 By Representative Marshall NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "to," insert "medical or health records to the extent permitted by federal law," --- END
1296-S AMH MCEN MORI 167

436 • McEntire

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 167 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions related to the right to access a learning environment with historically and scientifically accurate information from the statement of student rights and as referenced in prohibitions against adverse employment actions against employees of school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools.
  • 1296-S AMH MCEN MORI 167 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 436 By Representative McEntire NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 7, line 40 of the striking amendment, after "citizenship;" insert "and" On page 8, beginning on line 2 of the striking amendment, after "access" strike all material through "cultures" on line 8 On page 14, beginning on line 17 of the striking amendment, after "rights" strike all material through "cultures" on line 23 --- END
NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 396 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds "To not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences" to the list of delineated parent and guardian rights.
  • 1296-S AMH LEYJ MOET 396 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 437 By Representative Ley NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "(f)" insert "To not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences; (g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH GRIF MORI 159

438 • Griffey

WITHDRAWN

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  • MORI 159 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Specifies that public school students are "beneficiaries of" rather than "subject to" the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.
  • Constitution and the associated privileges and protections.
  • (2) Specifies that public school students are beneficiaries of the self-evident truths articulated in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
1296-S AMH MANJ REIN 403

439 • Manjarrez

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 403 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Extends the notification and opt-out provisions to actions and activities that are not subject to the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
  • 1296-S AMH MANJ REIN 403 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 439 By Representative Manjarrez NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 18 of the striking amendment, strike all material through "to" on line 19 and insert "(((j))) (g) To" --- END
1296-S AMH CALD MOET 398

440 • Valdez

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 398 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "To not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Requires, if emergency medical treatment is required, the parent or legal guardian to be notified as soon as practicable after the consent for health care is provided.
  • 1296-S AMH CALD MOET 398 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 440 By Representative Caldier NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "(f)" insert "To not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required.
OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 392 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH VOLZ MOET 392 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 441 By Representative Volz OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.200 and 2012 c 155 s 2 are each amended to read as follows: (1) Each school district board of directors is hereby granted and shall exercise the authority to control, supervise and regulate the conduct of interschool athletic activities and other interschool extracurricular activities of an athletic, cultural, social or recreational nature for students of the district.
1296-S AMH MARS MORI 176

442 • Marshall

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 176 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds records of any mental health counseling, to the extent permitted by federal law, to the definition of education records, thereby making them available to be inspected and reviewed by parents and guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH MARS MORI 176 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 442 By Representative Marshall NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "to," insert "records of any mental health counseling to the extent permitted by federal law," --- END
1296-S AMH CORR WARG 201

443 • Corry

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 201 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who previously or currently meets the definition of a sexually violent predator from volunteering in a position where they will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to small groups of minors or persons with developmental disabilities.
  • 1296-S AMH CORR WARG 201 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 443 By Representative Corry WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 401

444 • Couture

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 401 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive immediate notification if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or host home.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 401 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 444 By Representative Couture NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 38 of the striking amendment, after "To" strike all material through "(i)" on page 11, line 3 and insert "receive immediate notification if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or "host home" as defined in RCW 74.15.020; (((i)" On page 11, at the beginning of line 6 of the striking amendment, insert "(f) To" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 182

445 • Jacobsen

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 182 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 182 HB 1296 - H AMD 445 By Representative Jacobsen OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 401 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to bathroom accommodations for students to ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296-S AMH DYEM MOET 401 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 446 By Representative Dye NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 7 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to bathroom accommodations for students must ensure that student bathrooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 194 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 194 HB 1296 - H AMD 447 By Representative Low OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.400.303 and 2020 c 22 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: (1)(a) School districts, educational service districts, the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, the state school for the blind, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and their contractors shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation criminal justice information systems before hiring the following employees: (i) Employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children or persons with developmental disabilities; and (ii) Employees who receive criminal history record information or personally identifiable information from the record check.
1296-S AMH CALD MORI 185

448 • Valdez

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MORI 185 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment (for the child) that results in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
  • (2) Makes arranging directly or indirectly for medications that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH CALD MORI 185 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 448 By Representative Caldier NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 10, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "(c)" strike "((To receive prior" and insert "To receive ((prior" On page 10, beginning on line 22 of the striking amendment, after "To" strike all material through "(f)))" on line 27 and insert "receive)) notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment ((that results)) or medications for their child that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian that result in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 177

449 • Steele

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 177 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive prior notification when medical services are being offered to their child.
  • (2) Makes the offering of medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 177 HB 1296 - H AMD 449 By Representative Steele OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 14, after "public" strike all material through "(d)" on line 20 and insert "school;)) (c) ((To receive)) Receive prior notification when medical services, or medications not previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian, are being offered to their child, except where emergency medical treatment is required.
1296-S AMH MEND REIN 404

450 • Mendoza

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 404 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores surveys, assignments, questionnaires, role- playing activities, recordings of their child, and other student engagements to the list of actions and activities for which parental and guardian notification and opt-out requirements apply.
  • 1296-S AMH MEND REIN 404 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 450 By Representative Mendoza NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 20 of the striking amendment, after "any" strike all material through "that" on line 22 and insert "surveys, assignments, questionnaires, role-playing activities, recordings of their child, or other student engagements ((that" On page 11, line 31 of the striking amendment, after "act))" insert ", or any" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 191

451 • Schmick

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 191 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 191 HB 1296 - H AMD 451 By Representative Schmick OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 425 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds the right to not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences to the list of delineated parent and guardian rights.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 425 HB 1296 - H AMD 452 By Representative Ley OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 12, line 1, after "(f)" insert "Not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences; (g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 380

453 • Keaton

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 380 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 380 HB 1296 - H AMD 453 By Representative Keaton OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 14, after line 8, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 302.
  • RCW 28A.150.240 and 1979 ex.s.
1296-S AMH MANJ MOET 404

454 • Manjarrez

NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 404 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "To have their child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Removes provisions specifying that the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights do not create a private right of action.
  • (3) Makes a violation of the right to have a parent or legal guardian's child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care create a private right of action that is not subject to a statute of limitations under applicable state law.
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 432

455 • Manjarrez

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 432 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "[To] have their child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non- medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Makes a violation of the right to have a parent or legal guardian's child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care create a private right of action that is not subject to a statute of limitations under applicable state law.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 432 HB 1296 - H AMD 455 By Representative Manjarrez OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 12, line 1, after "(f)" insert "Have their child receive a public education in a setting free from recommendations or advice from non-medical professionals regarding abortion and gender care; (g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 429 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to locker room accommodations for students to ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 429 HB 1296 - H AMD 456 By Representative Dye OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 11, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to locker room accommodations for students must ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MORI 183

457 • Valdez

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MORI 183 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment (for the child) that results in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
  • (2) Makes arranging directly or indirectly for medications that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian subject to notification requirements for parents and legal guardians.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MORI 183 HB 1296 - H AMD 457 By Representative Caldier OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 24, after "To" strike all material through "(f)" on line 29 and insert "receive)) (c) Receive notification when the school has arranged directly or indirectly for medical treatment ((that results)) or medications for their child that have not been previously authorized by the parent or legal guardian that result in follow-up care beyond normal school hours.
1296-S AMH SCHM REIN 389

458 • Schmidt

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 389 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions prohibiting school district employees, school district directors, and employees and directors of charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools from taking adverse employment actions against employees for specified actions.
  • 1296-S AMH SCHM REIN 389 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 458 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 14, beginning on line 11 of the striking amendment, beginning with "RETALIATION" strike all material through "FIVE" on page 15, line 12 of the striking amendment Renumber the remaining section consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
  • END
1296-S AMH CONN REIN 383

461 • Barkis

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 383 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request enrollment for their child in a charter school.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN REIN 383 SHB 1296 - H AMD 461 By Representative Barkis WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 13, line 23, after "(o)" insert "Request enrollment for their child in a charter school established under chapter 28A.710 RCW; (p)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH BARK REIN 388

462 • Barkis

ADOPTED

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  • REIN 388 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request enrollment for their child in a charter school.
  • 1296-S AMH BARK REIN 388 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 462 By Representative Barkis ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 13, line 10 of the striking amendment, after "(o)" insert "To request enrollment for their child in a charter school established under chapter 28A.710 RCW; (p)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH CONN REIN 381

463 • Waters

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 381 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Changes references to "student's parent" in parent and guardian notification and opt-out provisions to "student's family." 1296-S AMH CONN REIN 381 SHB 1296 - H AMD 463 By Representative Waters WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 12, line 4, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" On page 12, line 19, after "student's" strike "parent" and insert "family" --- END
1296-S AMH CONN REIN 384

464 • Schmidt

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 384 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions prohibiting school district employees, school district directors, and employees and directors of charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools from taking adverse employment actions against employees for specified actions.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN REIN 384 SHB 1296 - H AMD 464 By Representative Schmidt WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 14, beginning on line 33, beginning with "RETALIATION" strike all material through "FIVE" on page 15, line 33 Renumber the remaining section consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
  • END
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 396

465 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 396 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive immediate notification if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or host home, rather than if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 396 SHB 1296 - H AMD 465 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 18, after "campus" strike all material through "(i)" on line 21 and insert "without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or "host home" as defined in RCW 74.15.020; (((i)" On page 11, at the beginning of line 24, strike all material through "RCW 28A.605.010;" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE MOET 427

466 • Valdez

OUT OF ORDER

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  • MOET 427 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Adds "[to] not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required" to the delineated list of parent and legal guardian rights.
  • (2) Requires, if emergency medical treatment is required, the parent or legal guardian to be notified as soon as practicable after the consent for health care is provided.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE MOET 427 HB 1296 - H AMD 466 By Representative Caldier OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 12, line 1, after "(f)" insert "Not have a school nurse or school counselor provide informed consent for health care on behalf of a student who is under the age of 18, except when emergency medical treatment is required.
1296-S AMH CONN REIN 382

467 • Graham

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 382 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN REIN 382 SHB 1296 - H AMD 467 By Representative Graham WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 13, line 20, after "(n)" insert "Request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision; (o)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH CONN MOET 405

468 • Connors

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 405 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Removes the emergency clause.
  • (2) Makes the bill a referendum bill and directs the Secretary of State to submit the bill to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election held in the state.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 405 SHB 1296 - H AMD 468 By Representative Connors WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 15, beginning on line 35, after "501." strike all material through "immediately" on page 16, line 2 and insert "The secretary of state shall submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation" --- END
1296-S AMH CONN MOET 408

469 • Burnett

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 408 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds to the list of delineated rights of parents and legal guardians the right to examine the curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials, used in their child's classroom, and to have opportunities at least monthly to examine those same materials during weekend and evening hours.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 408 SHB 1296 - H AMD 469 By Representative Burnett WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 9, line 26, after "(ii)))" insert "Examine the curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials, used in their child's classroom, and to have opportunities at least monthly to examine those curricula, textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials during weekend and evening hours; (c)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 410 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds "To not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences" to the list of delineated parent and guardian rights.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 410 SHB 1296 - H AMD 470 By Representative Ley WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, line 25, after "(f)" insert "To not have their child under the age of 18 authorize excused absences; (g)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 397

472 • Couture

NOT ADOPTED

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  • REIN 397 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive assurance that their child's public school will not discriminate against their child based upon the sincerely held religious beliefs of the child's family.
  • (2) Adds protected classes specified in nondiscrimination provisions for public schools to the list of nondiscrimination assurances that public schools must provide to parents and guardians.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 397 SHB 1296 - H AMD 472 By Representative Couture NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 21, after "To" strike all material through "under" on line 31 and insert "receive)); (f) Receive assurance their child's public school will not discriminate against their child based upon the sincerely held religious beliefs of the child's family ((in accordance with chapter)) or as otherwise prohibited in" --- END
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 399

473 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 399 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores assignments, questionnaires, role-playing activities, recordings of their child, and other student engagements to the list of actions and activities for which parental and guardian notification and opt-out requirements apply.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 399 SHB 1296 - H AMD 473 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 35, after "surveys" strike all material through "that" on line 37 and insert ", assignments, questionnaires, role-playing activities, recordings of their child, ((or)) other student engagements, ((that" --- END
1296-S AMH CONN MOET 416

474 • Manjarrez

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 416 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 416 SHB 1296 - H AMD 474 By Representative Manjarrez WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 6, line 13, after "(3)" insert "The legislature also finds that the following responsibilities help students develop a strong work ethic, build relationships, and contribute to a positive school culture: (a) Follow school rules and policies.
  • Adhere to the rules outlined by the school, including regulations about behavior, attendance, and academic integrity; (b) Respect others.
  • Treat classmates, teachers, and staff with respect, kindness, and fairness.
1296-S AMH CONN WARG 189

475 • Stuebe

WITHDRAWN

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  • WARG 189 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH CONN WARG 189 SHB 1296 - H AMD 475 By Representative Stuebe WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.015 and 2023 c 242 s 9 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt and distribute to all school districts lawful and reasonable rules prescribing the substantive and procedural due process guarantees of pupils in the common schools.
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 174

476 • Penner

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 174 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 174 HB 1296 - H AMD 476 By Representative Penner OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 185

477 • Couture

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 185 1 - Official Print 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 185 HB 1296 - H AMD 477 By Representative Couture OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S AMH COUT REIN 398

478 • Couture

WITHDRAWN

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  • REIN 398 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Extends the notification and opt-out provisions to actions and activities that are not subject to the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
  • 1296-S AMH COUT REIN 398 SHB 1296 - H AMD 478 By Representative Couture WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 32, after "notice" strike all material through "opportunity" on line 34 and insert "and the option" --- END
WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 406 1 - Official Print 1296-S AMH RUDE MOET 406 SHB 1296 - H AMD 479 By Representative Volz WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 39, insert the following: "Sec.
  • 104.
  • RCW 28A.600.200 and 2012 c 155 s 2 are each amended to read as follows: (1) Each school district board of directors is hereby granted and shall exercise the authority to control, supervise and regulate the conduct of interschool athletic activities and other interschool extracurricular activities of an athletic, cultural, social or recreational nature for students of the district.
NOT ADOPTED

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  • MOET 402 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires school district policies and procedures relating to locker room accommodations for students to ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use.
  • 1296-S AMH DYEM MOET 402 SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 480 By Representative Dye NOT ADOPTED 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 7 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(5) Policies and procedures adopted by school districts in accordance with this section relating to locker room accommodations for students must ensure that student locker rooms designated for single sex use as of January 1, 2025, remain designated for single sex use." --- END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 395

481 • Rude

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 395 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive a copy of their child's public school records within 10 days of submitting a written request (instead of within a reasonable period of time, but not more than 45 days).
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 395 HB 1296 - H AMD 481 By Representative Rude OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 9, beginning on line 10, after "(b)" strike all material through "(i)" on line 18 and insert "(i) ((To inspect)) Inspect their child's public school records in accordance with RCW 28A.605.030, and to receive a copy of their child's records within 10 business days of submitting a written request, either electronically or on paper.
  • (ii)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 394

482 • Mendoza

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 394 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores assignments, questionnaires, role-playing activities, recordings of their child, and other student engagements to the list of actions and activities for which parental and guardian notification and opt-out requirements apply.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 394 HB 1296 - H AMD 482 By Representative Mendoza OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 13, after “surveys” strike all material through “that” on line 15 and insert “, assignments, questionnaires, role-playing activities, recordings of their child, ((or)) other student engagements, ((that” --- END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 393

483 • Manjarrez

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 393 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Extends the notification and opt-out provisions to actions and activities that are not subject to the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 393 HB 1296 - H AMD 483 By Representative Manjarrez OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 11, beginning on line 10, after "notice" strike all material through "opportunity" on line 12 and insert "and the option" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 392

484 • Rude

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 392 1 - Official Print EFFECT: (1) Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive assurance that their child's public school will not discriminate against their child based upon the sincerely held religious beliefs of the child's family.
  • (2) Adds protected classes specified in nondiscrimination provisions for public schools to the list of nondiscrimination assurances that public schools must provide to parents and guardians.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 392 HB 1296 - H AMD 484 By Representative Rude OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 38, after "To" strike all material through "under" on page 11, line 9 and insert "receive)); (d) Receive assurance their child's public school will not discriminate against their child based upon the sincerely held religious beliefs of the child's family ((in accordance with chapter)) or as otherwise prohibited in" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 391

485 • Couture

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 391 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Restores provisions granting parents and guardians the right to receive immediate notification if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or host home, rather than if their child is taken or removed from the public school campus.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 391 HB 1296 - H AMD 485 By Representative Couture OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 10, beginning on line 35, after "campus" strike all material through "(i)" on line 38 and insert "without parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or "host home" as defined in RCW 74.15.020; (((i)" On page 11, at the beginning of line 2, strike all material through "RCW 28A.605.010;" --- END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 379

486 • Schmidt

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 379 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions prohibiting school district employees, school district directors, and employees and directors of charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools from taking adverse employment actions against employees for specified actions.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 379 HB 1296 - H AMD 486 By Representative Schmidt OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 14, beginning on line 10, beginning with "RETALIATION" strike all material through "FIVE" on page 15, line 10 Renumber the remaining section consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 377

487 • Graham

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 377 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 377 HB 1296 - H AMD 487 By Representative Graham OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 12, line 37, after "(l)" insert "Request, in writing, a safety plan for their child, and if denied by the public school, to receive within three business days a written explanation for the denial and any options for appealing the decision; (m)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296-S AMH CONN MOET 411

488 • Keaton

WITHDRAWN

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  • MOET 411 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Adds intent language related to the delineated list of rights of parents and legal guardians of children enrolled in public schools.
  • 1296-S AMH CONN MOET 411 SHB 1296 - H AMD 488 By Representative Keaton WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025 On page 8, after line 37, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1296 AMH RUDE REIN 378

489 • Barkis

OUT OF ORDER

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  • REIN 378 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Grants parents and legal guardians the right to request enrollment for their child in a charter school.
  • 1296 AMH RUDE REIN 378 HB 1296 - H AMD 489 By Representative Barkis OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 13, line 1, after "(m)" insert "Request enrollment for their child in a charter school established under chapter 28A.710 RCW; (n)" Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1296 AMH RUDE WARG 205

491 • Ybarra

OUT OF ORDER

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  • WARG 205 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state- tribal compact schools from permitting any individual who committed 1296 AMH RUDE WARG 205 HB 1296 - H AMD 491 By Representative Ybarra OUT OF ORDER 03/12/2025 On page 5, after line 26, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 104.
1296-S.E AMS NOBL S2909.1

316 • Nobles

ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS NOBL S2909.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 316 By Senator Nobles ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 2, after line 5, insert the following: 1 "NEW SECTION.

  • 1296-S.E AMS NOBL S2909.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 316 By Senator Nobles ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 2, after line 5, insert the following: 1 "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 102.
  • A new section is added to chapter 2 28A.642 RCW to read as follows: 3 The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter 4 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
1296-S.E AMS HARR S3100.1

364 • Harris

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS HARR S3100.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 364 By Senator Harris NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 7, line 7, after "28A.320.235;" insert "or"1 On page 7, beginning on line 8, after " (d)" strike all material 2 through "(e)" on line 10 3 EFFECT: Removes the use of restraint or isolation from the list of state laws that may be the subject of a complaint alleging willful noncompliance with state law.

  • 1296-S.E AMS HARR S3100.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 364 By Senator Harris NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 7, line 7, after "28A.320.235;" insert "or"1 On page 7, beginning on line 8, after " (d)" strike all material 2 through "(e)" on line 10 3 EFFECT: Removes the use of restraint or isolation from the list of state laws that may be the subject of a complaint alleging willful noncompliance with state law.
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NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS BRAU S3049.2 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 367 By Senator Braun NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 7, line 9, after "RCW 28A.600.485;" strike "or"1 On page 7, line 10, after "RCW" insert "; or 2 (f) Compulsory school attendance requirements established in RCW 3 28A.225.010, 28A.225.015, and 28A.225.030" 4 EFFECT: Adds compulsory school attendance requirements to the list of state laws that may be the subject of a complaint alleging willful noncompliance with state law.

  • 1296-S.E AMS BRAU S3049.2 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 367 By Senator Braun NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 7, line 9, after "RCW 28A.600.485;" strike "or"1 On page 7, line 10, after "RCW" insert "; or 2 (f) Compulsory school attendance requirements established in RCW 3 28A.225.010, 28A.225.015, and 28A.225.030" 4 EFFECT: Adds compulsory school attendance requirements to the list of state laws that may be the subject of a complaint alleging willful noncompliance with state law.
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NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS BRAU S3101.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 368 By Senator Braun NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 1, line 29, after "with" insert "federal or"1 On page 5, line 37, after "of" insert "federal and"2 On page 6, line 5, after "students." insert "The legislature is 3 further aware that some school districts are intentionally not 4 complying with certain requirements in federal law and that this 5 noncompliance is likewise negatively impacting students and parents."6 On page 6, line 7, after "those" insert "federal and"7 On page 6, line 9, after "if" insert "federal or"8 On page 6, line 12, after "certain" insert "federal and"9 On page 6, line 29, after "with" insert "federal or"10 On page 6, line 30, after " (4)" insert ""Noncompliance with 11 federal law" means action or inaction by a local school district 12 superintendent, a local school district board of directors, or an 13 individual member or members of a board of directors, that results in 14 noncompliance with the federal family educational rights and privacy 15 act of 1974, Title 20 U.S.C.

  • 1296-S.E AMS BRAU S3101.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 368 By Senator Braun NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 1, line 29, after "with" insert "federal or"1 On page 5, line 37, after "of" insert "federal and"2 On page 6, line 5, after "students." insert "The legislature is 3 further aware that some school districts are intentionally not 4 complying with certain requirements in federal law and that this 5 noncompliance is likewise negatively impacting students and parents."6 On page 6, line 7, after "those" insert "federal and"7 On page 6, line 9, after "if" insert "federal or"8 On page 6, line 12, after "certain" insert "federal and"9 On page 6, line 29, after "with" insert "federal or"10 On page 6, line 30, after " (4)" insert ""Noncompliance with 11 federal law" means action or inaction by a local school district 12 superintendent, a local school district board of directors, or an 13 individual member or members of a board of directors, that results in 14 noncompliance with the federal family educational rights and privacy 15 act of 1974, Title 20 U.S.C.
  • Sec.
  • 1232g.
  • 16 (5)" 17 Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any 18 internal references accordingly.
1296-S.E AMS WAGO S3052.1

369 • Wagoner

NOT ADOPTED

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  • 1296-S.E AMS WAGO S3052.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 369 By Senator Wagoner NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 25, beginning on line 8, strike all of section 6031 On page 25, beginning on line 20, after "sections;" strike all 2 material through "emergency" on line 21 and insert "and providing an 3 effective date" 4 EFFECT: Removes the emergency clause making the act take effect immediately.
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1296-S.E AMS GILD S3051.1

370 • Gildon

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS GILD S3051.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 370 By Senator Gildon NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 11, line 31, after "law;" insert "and" 1 Beginning on page 11, line 35, after "act" strike all material 2 through "redirected" on page 12, line 9 3 EFFECT: Removes the consequence for willful noncompliance with certain state laws regarding withholding and redirecting up to 20 percent of state funds allocated to a school district for basic education to support the compliance action plan until the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction finds that the school district has come into compliance with state law.

  • 1296-S.E AMS GILD S3051.1 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 370 By Senator Gildon NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 11, line 31, after "law;" insert "and" 1 Beginning on page 11, line 35, after "act" strike all material 2 through "redirected" on page 12, line 9 3 EFFECT: Removes the consequence for willful noncompliance with certain state laws regarding withholding and redirecting up to 20 percent of state funds allocated to a school district for basic education to support the compliance action plan until the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction finds that the school district has come into compliance with state law.
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NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1296-S.E AMS SHOR S3053.2 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 371 By Senator Short NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 25, strike all of subsection (3)1 Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any 2 internal references accordingly.

  • 1296-S.E AMS SHOR S3053.2 ESHB 1296 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2663.2/25) 371 By Senator Short NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 25, strike all of subsection (3)1 Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any 2 internal references accordingly.
  • 3 Beginning on page 5, line 28, strike all material through " FOUR" 4 on page 17, line 3 5 Renumber the remaining parts and sections consecutively and 6 correct any internal references accordingly.
  • 7 On page 25, line 8, after " 603." strike "Except for section 308 8 of this act, this" and insert "This" 9 On page 25, at the beginning of line 14, strike " 43.06B.070, 10 28A.300.286, 28A.343.360, 28A.710.185," 11 On page 25, beginning on line 16, after " 28A.230 RCW;" strike all 12 material through "28A.715 RCW;" on line 19 13 On page 25, line 20, after "sections;" strike "providing an 14 effective date;" 15 EFFECT: Removes provisions: (1) Establishing a process to investigate and address complaints alleging willful noncompliance with certain state laws; (2) Directing the Professional Educator Standards Board to adopt rules that make a school district superintendent's or chief administrator's willful noncompliance with state law an act of unprofessional conduct; (3) Amending the oath that elected or appointed school directors take to include that they must support Washington State laws; and (4) Other provisions referencing the complaint process.
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Bill History

  1. 2025-03-12 House

    1st substitute bill substituted.

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AN ACT Relating to promoting a safe and supportive public 1
education system through student rights, parental and guardian 2
rights, employee protections, and requirements for state and local 3
education entities; amending RCW 28A.642.080, 28A.642.020, and 4
28A.605.005; adding new sections to chapter 28A.230 RCW; adding a new 5
section to chapter 28A.400 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring 6
an emergency. 7
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:8
PART ONE9
PROTECTION OF STUDENTS' SAFETY, EDUCATION ACCESS, AND PRIVACY10
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. A new section is added to chapter 11
28A.230 RCW to read as follows: 12
(1) It is the policy of the state of Washington that policies and 13
procedures adopted by school districts under this title must 14
prioritize the protection of every student's safety, access to a free 15
public education, and privacy, to the fullest extent possible, except 16
as required by state or federal law. This policy serves as a 17
supplement to school district policies and procedures established 18
under this title, both before and after the effective date of this 19
H-0371.3
HOUSE BILL 1296
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Stonier, Macri, Lekanoff, Doglio, Berry,
Salahuddin, Davis, Ramel, Obras, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Nance,
Bergquist, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Alvarado, Kloba, Pollet, Peterson,
Fey, Simmons, Hill, and Fosse
Read first time 01/14/25. Referred to Committee on Education.
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section, and must be considered an integral part of those policies 1
and procedures. 2
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall 3
develop technical assistance and related materials to assist school 4
districts with the implementation of subsection (1) of this section. 5
The assistance and related materials must include a summary of: The 6
privacy rights of minors; and the licensure or other professional 7
requirements for school district employment classifications, if any, 8
related to protecting student privacy. 9
(3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall 10
enforce and obtain compliance with subsection (1) of this section by 11
appropriate order made under chapter 34.05 RCW. Example sanctions 12
that may be included on the order are as follows: Termination of all 13
or part of state apportionment or categorical moneys to the offending 14
school district, termination of specified programs in which 15
violations may be flagrant within the offending school district, 16
institution of corrective action, and the placement of the offending 17
school district on probation with appropriate sanctions until 18
compliance is achieved. Prior to taking enforcement action under this 19
subsection (3), the office of the superintendent of public 20
instruction shall: Identify corrective actions that a school district 21
may take to comply with subsection (1) of this section; and, if 22
requested by the school district, provide assistance and 23
recommendations for the purpose of supporting a school district's 24
compliance with subsection (1) of this section. 25
(4) This section governs school operation and management under 26
RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020, and applies to charter schools 27
established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education 28
compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW to the same extent as 29
it applies to school districts. 30
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall 31
adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.32
Sec. 102. RCW 28A.642.080 and 2023 c 242 s 5 are each amended to 33
read as follows: 34
(1)(a) By January 31, ((2020)) 2026, each school district must 35
adopt or amend if necessary policies and procedures that, at a 36
minimum((, incorporate all the elements of the model transgender 37
student policy and procedure described in subsection (3) of this 38
section)): Incorporate the office of the superintendent of public 39
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instruction's rules and guidelines developed under RCW 28A.642.020 to 1
eliminate discrimination in public schools on the basis of gender 2
expression and gender identity; address the unique challenges and 3
needs faced by transgender students and gender-expansive students in 4
public schools; and describe the application of the model policy and 5
procedure prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying required 6
under RCW 28A.600.477 to transgender students and gender-expansive 7
students. 8
(b) School districts must share the policies and procedures that 9
meet the requirements of (a) of this subsection with parents or 10
guardians, students, volunteers, and school employees in accordance 11
with rules adopted by the office of the superintendent of public 12
instruction. This requirement as it relates to students, parents, and 13
guardians may be satisfied by using the model student handbook 14
language in RCW 28A.300.286. 15
(c)(i) Each school district must designate one person in the 16
school district as the primary contact regarding the policies and 17
procedures relating to ((transgender students )) gender inclusive 18
schools that meet the requirements of (a) of this subsection. In 19
addition to any other duties required by law and the school district, 20
the primary contact must: 21
(A) Ensure the implementation of the policies and procedures 22
relating to ((transgender students )) gender inclusive schools that 23
meet the requirements of (a) of this subsection; 24
(B) Receive copies of all formal and informal complaints relating 25
to transgender students and gender-expansive students;26
(C) Communicate with the school district employees responsible 27
for monitoring school district compliance with this chapter, and the 28
primary contact regarding the school district's policy and procedure 29
prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying under RCW 30
28A.600.477; and 31
(D) Serve as the primary contact between the school district, the 32
office of the education ombuds, and the office of the superintendent 33
of public instruction on policies and procedures relating to 34
((transgender students )) gender inclusive schools that meet the 35
requirements of (a) of this subsection. 36
(ii) The primary contact from each school district must attend at 37
least one training class as provided in RCW 28A.600.477, once this 38
training is available. 39
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(iii) The primary contact may also serve as the primary contact 1
regarding the school district's policy and procedure prohibiting 2
harassment, intimidation, and bullying under RCW 28A.600.477 and the 3
primary contact regarding school district compliance with 4
nondiscrimination laws under RCW 28A.300.286. 5
(2) As required by the office of the superintendent of public 6
instruction, each school district must provide to the office of the 7
superintendent of public instruction its policies and procedures 8
relating to ((transgender students )) gender inclusive schools that 9
meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section.10
(3)(a) ((By September 1, 2019, and periodically thereafter, the )) 11
The Washington state school directors' association must collaborate 12
with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to 13
develop and periodically update a model ((transgender student )) 14
policy and procedure relating to gender inclusive schools that meets 15
the requirements in subsection (1)(a) of this section.16
(b) ((The elements of the model transgender student policy and 17
procedure must, at a minimum: Incorporate the office of the 18
superintendent of public instruction's rules and guidelines developed 19
under RCW 28A.642.020 to eliminate discrimination in Washington 20
public schools on the basis of gender identity and expression; 21
address the unique challenges and needs faced by transgender students 22
in public schools; and describe the application of the model policy 23
and procedure prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying, 24
required under RCW 28A.600.477, to transgender students.25
(c))) The office of the superintendent of public instruction and 26
the Washington state school directors' association must maintain the 27
model policy and procedure relating to gender inclusive schools on 28
each agency's website at no cost to school districts.29
(4)(a) By December 31, 2020, the office of the superintendent of 30
public instruction must develop online training material s ((available 31
to all school staff )) based on the model ((transgender student )) 32
policy and procedure relating to gender inclusive schools described 33
in subsection (3) of this section and the office of the 34
superintendent of public instruction's rules and guidance as provided 35
under this chapter. The online training materials must be available 36
to all school staff.37
(b) The online training material s must describe the role of 38
school district primary contacts for monitoring school district 39
compliance with this chapter prohibiting discrimination in public 40
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schools, RCW 28A.600.477 related to the policies and procedures 1
prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying, and this section 2
related to policies and procedures relating to ((transgender 3
students)) gender inclusive schools. 4
(c) The online training material s must ((include)) also: Include 5
best practices for policy and procedure implementation and cultural 6
change that are guided by school district experiences ; and be 7
periodically revised as necessary. 8
(d) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must 9
annually notify school districts of the availability of the online 10
training materials. 11
Sec. 103. RCW 28A.642.020 and 2024 c 316 s 5 are each amended to 12
read as follows: 13
(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop and 14
periodically revise rules and guidelines to ((eliminate)): Eliminate 15
discrimination prohibited in RCW 28A.642.010 and 28A.320.233 as it 16
applies to public school employment, counseling and guidance services 17
to students, recreational and athletic activities for students, 18
access to course offerings, and in textbooks, instructional 19
materials, and supplemental instructional materials, and student 20
access to those materials ; and ensure compliance with the 21
requirements of RCW 28A.642.080. The adoption of rules to ensure 22
compliance with the requirements of RCW 28A.642.080 must be completed 23
by December 31, 2025. 24
(2) For the purposes of this section, "supplemental instructional 25
materials" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.320.235.26
PART TWO27
THE STATEMENT OF STUDENT RIGHTS28
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. (1) The legislature finds that public 29
education is a cornerstone of a healthy, diverse, and productive 30
society.31
(2) Article IX of the Washington Constitution requires the state 32
to make ample provision for the education of all children residing 33
within its borders. This requirement recognizes that public schools 34
are foundational to our democracy, working in partnership with 35
families and communities to shape the next generation of leaders into 36
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respectful and engaged critical thinkers, resulting in economic 1
prosperity and innovation for the state and its residents.2
(3) In recognition of the role that public education can play in 3
providing students with information about their rights and about how 4
to employ their rights for the betterment of education and society, 5
the legislature intends to require each school district, charter 6
school, and state-tribal education compact school to develop student-7
focused educational and promotional materials, for communication and 8
classroom use, that incorporate the statement of student rights 9
established in section 202 of this act. 10
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. A new section is added to chapter 11
28A.230 RCW to read as follows: 12
(1)(a) Each school district, charter school, and state-tribal 13
education compact school shall develop student-focused educational 14
and promotional materials that incorporate the statement of student 15
rights provided by this section. A link to the materials must be made 16
available on school district, charter school, and state-tribal 17
compact school websites, social media platforms, and other 18
communication channels used by students. The materials must also be 19
incorporated into civics education curricula provided to students in 20
accordance with RCW 28A.230.094. 21
(b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall 22
make the statement of student rights available on its website and is 23
encouraged to include the statement in materials provided under RCW 24
28A.230.150. 25
(2) The statement of student rights is as follows:26
(a)(i) Public school students are subject to the Declaration of 27
Independence and the United States Constitution, and its privileges 28
and protections, including: 29
(A) The free exercise of religion; 30
(B) The freedom of speech; 31
(C) The right to peaceably assemble; 32
(D) The right to petition the government for a redress of 33
grievances; 34
(E) The freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures;35
(F) The right to a due process of law; 36
(G) The right to equal protection of the laws; and37
(H) The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.38
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(ii) Public school students are subject to numerous privileges 1
and protections derived from federal statutes, examples of which 2
include: 3
(A) The right to be free from discrimination with regard to 4
accessing education programs and activities offered by a recipient of 5
federal financial assistance; 6
(B) The right of students with qualifying disabilities to receive 7
special education and related services that address their individual 8
needs; and 9
(C) The right of students with disabilities to be free from 10
discrimination with regard to accessing education programs and 11
facilities. 12
(b)(i) Public school students are subject to the state 13
Constitution and its privileges and protections, including:14
(A) The right of petition and peaceable assemblage;15
(B) The freedom to speak, write, and publish on all subjects;16
(C) The right to not be disturbed in private affairs without 17
authority of law; 18
(D) The right to absolute freedom of conscience in all matters of 19
religious sentiment, belief, and worship; 20
(E) The right to attend public schools that are funded in a 21
manner that is consistent with the state's paramount duty of making 22
ample provision for the education of all children residing within its 23
borders; 24
(F) The right to have schools that are maintained wholly or 25
partially by public funds free from sectarian control or influence;26
(G) The right for minors to receive an education while residing 27
in a criminal justice facility; 28
(H) The right of qualified persons to utilize education 29
facilities and services established and funded for the benefit of 30
persons who are deaf, blind, or both; and 31
(I) The right of qualified persons to vote at all elections, 32
including elections for school directors, members of the legislature, 33
and the superintendent of public instruction. 34
(ii) Public school students are subject to numerous privileges 35
and protections derived from state statutes, examples of which 36
include: 37
(A) The right to access, without tuition, a school district's 38
kindergarten through 12th grade basic education program for students 39
of qualifying age; 40
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(B) The right to a basic education that provides students with 1
opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet 2
state-established graduation requirements, which are intended to 3
provide students with the opportunity to graduate with a meaningful 4
diploma that prepares them for postsecondary education, gainful 5
employment, and citizenship; 6
(C) Due process rights related to disciplinary measures and 7
education access; and 8
(D) The right to access a learning environment with historically 9
and scientifically accurate information that includes the histories, 10
contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and 11
underrepresented groups as provided in RCW 28A.345.130, and provides 12
students with an appreciation for the contributions and perspectives 13
of diverse, global cultures. 14
(3) The rights identified in this section are not intended to be 15
a comprehensive delineation of student rights or the manner in which 16
they are derived, nor is this section intended to have any 17
application to rights established in other titles or in other 18
provisions of state and federal law. 19
(4) For purposes of this section, "public schools" has the same 20
meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010. 21
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. Sections 201 and 202 of this act may be 22
known and cited as the statement of student rights act.23
PART THREE24
RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS25
Sec. 301. RCW 28A.605.005 and 2024 c 4 s 1 are each amended to 26
read as follows: 27
(1) The legislature finds that: (a) Parents are the primary 28
stakeholders in their children's upbringing; (b) parental involvement 29
is a significant factor in increasing student achievement; and (c) 30
access to student information encourages greater parental 31
involvement. 32
(2) ((Parents)) The rights of parents and legal guardians ((of 33
public school children younger than 18 years old have all of the 34
following rights )) include the right to enroll their child of 35
qualifying age in a public school, regardless of sincerely held 36
beliefs, housing status, immigration status, English language 37
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proficiency, or disability, and to provide for the instruction of 1
their child through an approved private school or home-based 2
instruction. Parents and legal guardians who enroll their child in a 3
public school have additional rights related to their child's 4
enrollment, including to: 5
(a) ((To examine the textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental 6
material used in )) Access their child's classroom and school 7
sponsored activities in order to observe class procedure, teaching 8
material, and class conduct as provided in RCW 28A.605.020;9
(b)(((i) To inspect their child's public school records in 10
accordance with RCW 28A.605.030, and to receive a copy of their 11
child's records within 10 business days of submitting a written 12
request, either electronically or on paper.13
(ii))) Inspect and review the education records of their child 14
within a reasonable period of time, but not more than 45 days, of 15
submitting a request in accordance with the federal family 16
educational rights and privacy act and RCW 28A.605.030;17
(i) Parents ((or)) and legal guardians ((must)) choosing to 18
inspect and review their child's education records may not be 19
required by a public school to ((appear)): Appear in person for the 20
purposes of requesting ((or validating a request for their child's 21
public school records.22
(iii) No charge may be imposed on a parent or legal guardian to 23
receive such)) the education records, provided the public school can 24
ascertain the identity of the requestor; or pay a fee or other charge 25
to receive the education records electronically. Any fees or charges 26
required of parents or legal guardians by a public school for a paper 27
copy of ((such)) their child's education records must be reasonable 28
and set forth in the official policies and procedures of the public 29
school ((district.30
(iv) Public school records include all of));31
(ii) "Education records" include the following:32
(A) Academic records of their child including, but not limited 33
to, grades, transcripts, and test and assessment scores in accordance 34
with RCW 28A.230.195; 35
(B) ((Medical or health records;36
(C) Records of any mental health counseling;37
(D))) Records of any ((vocational)) graduation, college, and 38
career counseling, including career and technical education 39
counseling; 40
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(((E))) (C) Records of discipline, including expulsions and 1
suspensions under RCW 28A.600.015 and 28A.600.020; 2
(((F))) (D) Records of attendance, including unexcused absences 3
in accordance with RCW 28A.225.020; and4
(((G))) (E) Records associated with ((a)) their child's screening 5
for ((learning challenges, exceptionalities, plans for an 6
individualized education program)) indications of or areas associated 7
with dyslexia under RCW 28A.320.260, highly capable programs under 8
RCW 28A.185.030, plans for an individualized education program in 9
accordance with the federal individuals with disabilities education 10
act, or ((plan)) plans adopted under section 504 of the 11
rehabilitation act of 1973; ((and12
(H) Any other student-specific files, documents, or other 13
materials that are maintained by the public school;14
(c) To receive prior notification when medical services are being 15
offered to their child, except where emergency medical treatment is 16
required. In cases where emergency medical treatment is required, the 17
parent and legal guardian must be notified as soon as practicable 18
after the treatment is rendered;19
(d) To receive notification when any medical service or 20
medications have been provided to their child that could result in 21
any financial impact to the parent's or legal guardian's health 22
insurance payments or copays;23
(e) To receive notification when the school has arranged directly 24
or indirectly for medical treatment that results in follow-up care 25
beyond normal school hours. Follow-up care includes monitoring the 26
child for aches and pains, medications, medical devices such as 27
crutches, and emotional care needed for the healing process;28
(f) To receive immediate notification if a criminal action is 29
deemed to have been committed against their child or by their child;30
(g) To receive immediate notification if law enforcement 31
personnel question their child, except in cases where the parent or 32
legal guardian has been accused of abusing or neglecting the child;33
(h) To receive )) (c) Receive immediate notification if their 34
child is taken or removed from the public school campus ((without 35
parental permission, including to stay at a youth shelter or "host 36
home" as defined in RCW 74.15.020;37
(i) To receive assurance their child's public school will not 38
discriminate against their child based upon the sincerely held 39
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religious beliefs of the child's family in accordance with chapter )) 1
in violation of requirements under RCW 28A.605.010;2
(d) Have their child receive a public education in a setting in 3
which discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, 4
color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military 5
status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, 6
the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the 7
use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a 8
disability is prohibited under chapters 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW;9
(((j) To receive)) (e) Receive written notice ((and the option )) 10
from the school district in accordance with the federal protection of 11
pupil rights amendment about the opportunity to opt their child out 12
of any surveys ((, assignments, questionnaires, role-playing 13
activities, recordings of their child, or other student engagements 14
that include questions about any of the following:15
(i) The child's sexual experiences or attractions;16
(ii) The child's family beliefs, morality, religion, or political 17
affiliations;18
(iii) Any mental )) analyses, or evaluations that may reveal 19
information concerning:20
(i) Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the 21
student's parent;22
(ii) Mental health or psychological problems of the ((child or a 23
family member; and24
(iv) All surveys, analyses, and evaluations subject to areas 25
covered by the protection of pupil rights amendment of the family 26
educational rights and privacy act;27
(k) To receive)) student or the student's family;28
(iii) Sex behaviors or attitudes;29
(iv) Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning 30
behavior;31
(v) Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom 32
respondents have close family relationships;33
(vi) Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, 34
such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;35
(vii) Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the 36
student or the student's parent; or37
(viii) Income, other than that required by law to determine 38
eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial 39
assistance under such program;40
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(f) Receive written notice from the public school and have the 1
option to opt their child out of ((instruction on topics associated 2
with)) comprehensive sexual ((activity)) health education in 3
accordance with RCW 28A.300.475; 4
(((l) To receive)) (g) Receive from the public school the annual 5
school calendar, no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the 6
school year, and to be notified in writing as soon as feasible of any 7
revisions to such calendar. Such calendar must be posted to the 8
public school's website and must include, at a minimum, student 9
attendance days and any known event that requires parent , legal 10
guardian, or student attendance outside of normal school days or 11
hours; 12
(((m) To receive )) (h) Receive in writing each year from the 13
public school or to view on the public school's website a 14
comprehensive listing of any required fee and its purpose and use and 15
a description of how economic hardships may be ((addressed;16
(n) To receive)) considered in the administration of fees;17
(i) Receive in writing each year from the public school or to 18
view on the public school's website a description of the public 19
school's required dress code or uniform established ((pursuant to )) 20
in accordance with RCW 28A.320.140, if applicable, for students; 21
((and22
(o) To be)) (j) Be informed ((if)) by the public school of their 23
child's academic performance ((, including whether their child is 24
provided a student learning plan under RCW 28A.655.270, is such that 25
it could threaten the child's ability to be promoted to the next 26
grade level and to be offered an in-person meeting with the child's 27
classroom teacher and principal to discuss any resources or 28
strategies available to support and encourage the child's academic 29
improvement)) in accordance with RCW 28A.150.240, 28A.230.195, 30
28A.655.230, 28A.320.203, and 28A.230.730, including, as applicable, 31
notifications about grade level advancement and meetings with the 32
child's classroom teacher to discuss any resources or strategies 33
available to support and encourage the child's academic improvement;34
(k) File a complaint on behalf of their child under RCW 35
28A.600.477 relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying;36
(l) Have their child qualify for enrollment in a school district 37
if they are transferred to, or pending transfer to, a military 38
installation within the state in accordance with RCW 28A.225.216;39
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(m) Have their child qualify without a legal residence for 1
enrollment in a school district in accordance with RCW 28A.225.215;2
(n) Have their child whose primary language is not English access 3
supplemental instruction and services through the transitional 4
bilingual instruction program in accordance with RCW 28A.150.220;5
(o) Receive annual notice of the public school's language access 6
policies and services, the parents' rights to free language access 7
services under Title IV of the civil rights act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 8
Sec. 2000d, et seq., and the contact information for any language 9
access services under RCW 28A.183.040;10
(p) Request enrollment for their child in a nonresident school 11
district in accordance with RCW 28A.225.220, 28A.225.225, and 12
28A.225.230;13
(q) Be notified of unexcused absences and to engage in efforts to 14
eliminate or reduce their child's absences in accordance with RCW 15
28A.225.015, 28A.225.018, and 28A.225.020;16
(r) Request, under RCW 28A.155.090, information about special 17
education programs and assistance for their child if their child is 18
eligible for but not receiving special education services, including 19
due to illness;20
(s) Request an appeal to the superintendent of public instruction 21
under RCW 28A.155.080 if their child with disabilities has been 22
denied the opportunity of a special education program by a school 23
district; and24
(t) Access special education due process hearings regarding their 25
child as required by RCW 28A.155.020. 26
(3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, a public school 27
shall not be required to release any records or information regarding 28
a student's ((medical or health records or mental health counseling )) 29
health care, social work, counseling, or disciplinary records to a 30
parent or legal guardian who is the defendant in a criminal 31
proceeding where the student is the named victim, or during the 32
pendency of an investigation of child abuse or neglect conducted by 33
any law enforcement agency or the department of children, youth, and 34
families where the parent or legal guardian is the target of the 35
investigation, unless the parent or legal guardian has obtained a 36
court order. 37
(4) ((As used in this section "public )) The definitions in this 38
subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly 39
requires otherwise.40
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(a) "Education records" means records that contain information 1
directly related to a student and are maintained by the public 2
school, except as provided in the federal family educational rights 3
and privacy act. "Education records" do not include records that are 4
kept in the sole possession of the maker, are used only as a personal 5
memory aid, and are not accessible or revealed to any other person 6
except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record.7
(b) "Public school" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010.8
PART FOUR9
RETALIATION PROTECTIONS10
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. A new section is added to chapter 11
28A.400 RCW to read as follows: 12
(1) School district employees and directors may not take an 13
adverse employment action against any employee of the school district 14
for: 15
(a) Supporting students in the exercise of their legal rights, 16
including their right to a learning environment with historically and 17
scientifically accurate information that: Includes the histories, 18
contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and 19
underrepresented groups as provided in RCW 28A.345.130; and provides 20
students with an appreciation for the contributions and perspectives 21
of diverse, global cultures; or 22
(b) Performing work in a manner consistent with RCW 28A.642.080, 23
28A.642.020, and 28A.605.005, and sections 101, 201, and 202 of this 24
act. 25
(2) In addition to the prohibitions established in subsection (1) 26
of this section, school district employees and directors may not take 27
an adverse employment action against a teacher of the school district 28
for: 29
(a) Instructing students in a manner consistent with state 30
learning standards; or 31
(b) Using instructional materials approved in accordance with RCW 32
28A.320.230 that are culturally and experientially representative, 33
including materials on the study of the role and contributions of 34
individuals or groups that are part of a protected class under RCW 35
28A.642.010 and 28A.640.010. 36
(3) For the purposes of this section, an "adverse employment 37
action" includes termination, demotion, suspension, discipline, 38
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denial of promotion, reassignment, negatively impacting the 1
evaluation of certificated staff under RCW 28A.405.100, removal from, 2
or denying access to, a supplemental contract, or otherwise taking 3
any negative employment action against the employee.4
(4) This section governs school operation and management under 5
RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020, and applies to charter schools 6
established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education 7
compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW to the same extent as 8
it applies to school districts. 9
PART FIVE10
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS11
NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. This act is necessary for the immediate 12
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of 13
the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes 14
effect immediately.15
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