Bill > SB5135

This bill modifies Washington state law regarding school districts' authority to establish their curriculum by clarifying and expanding the responsibilities of common school district boards of directors. Specifically, the bill removes language requiring curriculum standards to be consistent with rules from the superintendent of public instruction, instead allowing districts more flexibility to establish curriculum standards that are relevant to their students' specific needs and district characteristics. The bill maintains existing requirements for boards to adopt policies related to staff evaluation, staff assignment, community communication, instructional hours, staff time allocation, and curriculum standards. Notably, the bill also repeals RCW 28A.300.475, which previously addressed comprehensive sexual health education, effectively eliminating that specific statutory provision. The changes appear designed to provide local school districts with greater autonomy in determining educational content and approaches while preserving core accountability mechanisms for ensuring educational quality.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5135&Year=2025&Initiative=false