Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House 12 D cosponsors

HB 1314 — Concerning ethnic studies in public schools.

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The recent amendments to Bill HB 1314 change the term "state learning standards" to "essential academic learning requirements" in the context of developing ethnic studies curricula for grades seven to twelve. This adjustment emphasizes the need for updated educational guidelines that focus on global citizenship and cultural appreciation. Additionally, the amendments clarify the role of the ethnic studies advisory committee in recommending these educational standards, ensuring that best practices are considered. This matters because it strengthens the framework for ethnic studies in public education, promoting a more inclusive understanding of diverse cultures among students.

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H-1850.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1314State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByHouse Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Ortiz-Self, Pellicciotti, Valdez, Bergquist, Dolan, Santos, Thai, Appleton, Frame, Ryu, Davis, Macri, Stanford, Jinkins, and Pollet)READ FIRST TIME 02/20/19.AN ACT Relating to ethnic studies in public schools;
H-0061.2HOUSE BILL 1314State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Ortiz-Self, Pellicciotti, Valdez, Bergquist, Dolan, Santos, Thai, Appleton, Frame, Ryu, Davis, Macri, Stanford, Jinkins, and PolletRead first time 01/18/19.Referred to Committee on Education.AN ACT Relating to ethnic studies in public schools;
A new section is added to chapter 28A.655 RCW to read as follows:By September 1, 2020, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt state learning standards and grade-level expectations that identify the knowledge and skills that all public school students need to be global citizens in a global society with an appreciation for the contributions of diverse cultures.
A new section is added to chapter 28A.655 RCW to read as follows:By September 1, 2020, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations that identify the knowledge and skills that all public school students need to be global citizens in a global society with an appreciation for the contributions of diverse cultures.
These state learning standards and grade-level expectations must be periodically updated to incorporate best practices in ethnic studies.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
These essential academic learning requirements and grade-level expectations must be periodically updated to incorporate best practices in ethnic studies.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The model curriculum must be based on the state learning standards, including those adopted under section 2 of this act.(b) The model curriculum must be posted on the superintendent of public instruction's web site.(c) The model curriculum must be periodically updated to incorporate best practices in ethnic studies.(2) Public schools with students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the curriculum developed under subsection (1) of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The model curriculum must be based on the essential academic learning requirements, including those adopted under section 2 of this act.(b) The model curriculum must be posted on the superintendent of public instruction's web site.(c) The model curriculum must be periodically updated to incorporate best practices in ethnic studies.(2) Public schools with students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the curriculum developed under subsection (1) of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
(1)(a) The superintendent of public instruction must establish an ethnic studies advisory committee.(b)(i) The ethnic studies advisory committee must recommend to the superintendent of public instruction state learning standards and grade-level expectations that identify the knowledge and skills that all public school students need to be global citizens in a global society with an appreciation for the contributions of diverse cultures.
(1)(a) The superintendent of public instruction must establish an ethnic studies advisory committee.(b)(i) The ethnic studies advisory committee must recommend to the superintendent of public instruction essential academic learning requirements and grade-level expectations that identify the knowledge and skills that all public school students need to be global citizens in a global society with an appreciation for the contributions of diverse cultures.
Before developing or identifying state learning standards and grade-level expectations that meet the requirements of this subsection, the committee must review best practices in ethnic studies.(ii) The ethnic studies advisory committee must advise, assist, and make recommendations to the superintendent of public instruction regarding the development of the model ethnic studies curriculum required under section 2 of this act.(c) The ethnic studies advisory committee must be composed of a majority of educators with experience in teaching ethnic studies from public high schools and institutions of higher education, including educators representing the Washington state commissions on African-American affairs, Asian Pacific American affairs, and Hispanic affairs.(2) This section expires June 30, 2021.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
Before developing or identifying essential academic learning requirements and grade-level expectations that meet the requirements of this subsection, the committee must review best practices in ethnic studies.(ii) The ethnic studies advisory committee must advise, assist, and make recommendations to the superintendent of public instruction regarding the development of the model ethnic studies curriculum required under section 2 of this act.(c) The ethnic studies advisory committee must be composed of a majority of educators with experience in teaching ethnic studies from public high schools and institutions of higher education, including educators representing the Washington state commissions on African-American affairs, Asian Pacific American affairs, and Hispanic affairs, and the governor's office of Indian affairs.(2) This section expires June 30, 2021.--- END ---
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The legislature intends that nothing in this act supersedes the use of the since time immemorial:
Tribal sovereignty in Washington curriculum, developed as required under RCW 28A.320.170(1)(b).--- END ---
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Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Referred to Appropriations.

  4. Referred to Appropriations.

  5. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 01:30 PM

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  9. Minority; without recommendation.

  10. Minority; do not pass.

  11. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 03:30 PM

  13. First reading, referred to Education.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1314?
HB 1314 is sponsored by Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), Pellicciotti, Javier Valdez (Democrat), Steve Bergquist (Democrat), Dolan, Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), My-Linh Thai (Democrat), Appleton, Noel Frame (Democrat), Cindy Ryu (Democrat), Lauren Davis (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Derek Stanford (Democrat), Laurie Jinkins (Democrat), and Gerry Pollet (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1314?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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