Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 6051 — School district waivers

Last action — First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Providing flexibility to school districts by authorizing school district waivers.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 28A.405.060; RCW 41.56.906.

  • RCW 28A.405.060

    amended to read as follows: (1) Except as specifically provided in chapters in this title, certificated employees shall faithfully enforce in the common schools the course of study and regulations prescribed, whether regulations of the district, the superintendent of public instruction, or the state board of education, and shall furnish promptly all information relating to the common schools which may be requested by the educational service district superintendent. (2) Any certificated employee who willfully refuses or neglects to enforce the course of study or the rules and regulations as above in this section required, shall not be allowed by the directors any warrant for salary due until said person shall have complied with said requirements.

    amended

  • RCW 41.56.906

    are in conflict with the termination provisions of RCW 28A.400.320 → read as follows: Nothing in this chapter may be construed to grant school district employers or classified school district employees the right to reach agreements that limit a school district employer's authority to grant waivers under section 2 of this act.

    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Sponsors

  • (Fortunato) · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Fortunato)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 6051 do?
Providing flexibility to school districts by authorizing school district waivers.
Who sponsors SB 6051?
SB 6051 is sponsored by (Fortunato).
What is the current status of SB 6051?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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