Bill Alert: SB 5766
Bill Alert SB: 5766
ICSEW BILL ALERT SB 5766: Preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.
Link to the bill: SB 5766
Current Status from leg.wa.gov:
*Feb 22 – Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action.* (Accessed on 2/22/2018)
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Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000
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Individuals interested in bills related to education.
Requires each school district to:
- Adopt or amend a transgender student policy and procedure that meets minimum standards and share the policy.
- Designate one person in the district as the primary contact regarding the transgender student policy.
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a statewide training class for those people who act as the primary contact.
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