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WA HB1807
Addressing the protection of quality civic education and academic discourse.
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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the protection of quality civic education and academic discourse; adding new sections to chapter 28A.230 RCW; 3 adding a new section to chapter 28A.415 RCW; and creating a new section.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect and promote quality civic education in Washington's public schools. It requires all public schools to provide a mandatory, year-long civics course for grades K-8 that covers the fundamental principles of American self-government, the history of civic engagement and social movements, and key historical documents. The bill also prohibits public school teachers and employees from being compelled to discuss certain controversial topics, such as critical race theory, in a manner that gives deference to a particular perspective. Additionally, it prohibits the state, school districts, and public schools from requiring teachers to participate in training that promotes certain race or sex-based stereotypes or scapegoating.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Jim Walsh (R)*,
Rob Chase (R),
Jeremie Dufault (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Robert Sutherland (R),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (on 01/25/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1807&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| House Bill Analysis 2022 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1807%20HBA%20ED%2022.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1807.pdf |
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