Bill > HB2017

This bill modifies existing law to make a required governance training program for school directors more accessible and affordable. Specifically, the Washington State School Directors' Association must now provide the governance training program at no cost to school directors, ensuring that all school directors can access the required training without financial burden. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the association must also offer a virtual option for the training, which will make it easier for school directors to participate regardless of their location. The training program must cover important topics such as cultural competency, diversity, equity, inclusion, government-to-government relationships with Native American tribes, multicultural education, and English language acquisition principles. The bill defines these key terms by referencing existing statutory definitions, and aims to make governance training more accessible and comprehensive for school directors across the state.