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This bill establishes a Center for Equity and Cultural Competency within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Center will develop and provide best practices, training materials, and technical assistance to increase equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency in the public school system. The bill also requires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop and provide ongoing equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency training for school board directors. Additionally, it mandates that school districts and educational service districts provide job-embedded, ongoing training opportunities for all staff using the materials developed by the Center.