Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding K-12 Education. Essential Questions: House K-12 Education Committee Considers issues relating to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade:
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Overview: During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies addressed by the House Education Committee. Essential Questions: House Education Committee: The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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Overview: During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on two important policies regarding Early Learning and K-12 Education. Essential Questions: Senate & House Education Committees (2025) Overview: The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to: House Education Committee considers issues relating to: The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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House page, Jayesh Singhal, asks Representative Clyde Shavers (D) and Representative Skyler Rude (R) about what policies in the K-12 realm would have the greatest long term impact at schools in Washington State. Both representatives focused on the need for mental health support in schools.
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House Page, Daniella Cruz, asks Representative Clyde Shavers (D) and Representative Skyler Rude (R) about how Washington State is addressing fears stemming from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in schools.
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Senate page, Emmanuel Mwangi, asks Representative Clyde Shavers (D) and Representative Skyler Rude (R) about their opinions on the role of levies in school funding. Since the 2012 McCleary decision, legislators have had to grapple with how to fund basic education, which is the “paramount duty of the state”.
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House Page, Neil Shah, asks House Education Committee Members Lillian Ortiz-Self (D) 21st District, and Rob Chase (R) 4th District, “…I learned that HB 1296 would allow the State Superintendent to withhold funding for schools deemed noncompliant. How does the committee balance this potential funding restriction with the reality that our schools are severely underfunded and are already limiting student access to a range of academic opportunities? The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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House Page, Gideon Hoffman, asks House Education Committee Members Lillian Ortiz-Self (D) 21st District, and Rob Chase (R) 4th District, “…there have been multiple Senate bills, such as SB 5003 and SB 5004, regarding safety in public schools.What steps do you think should be taken to advance school safety legislation, which aims to enhance physical security and emergency response systems in our schools? The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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House Page, Sahana Rattan, asks House Education Committee Members Lillian Ortiz-Self (D) 21st District, and Rob Chase (R) 4th District, “…I am enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program at a school within my district that is not my designated school. However, some districts don’t offer specific course options that others do. For example, the Everett School District has no schools that offer the IB program. Do you think the state should be implementing measures to promote these programs in all school districts and to ensure equitable access? The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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House Page, Lilah McCulloch, asks House Education Committee Assistant Ranking Member, Micheal Keaton (R), and Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee Chair, Lisa Wellman (D), what the legislature is doing to increase access to early learning. The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to:
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