Bill > SB5784

This bill mandates that all state agencies in Washington collect voluntary self-identification demographic data, going beyond the minimum categories set by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive 15, to better measure program effectiveness and ensure equitable access to state services, with specific requirements for disaggregating data for groups like Asian individuals into more granular ethnic categories, and requires that this data be included in demographic reports by June 30, 2030, while protecting individual privacy by excluding "personal information" (defined as sensitive identifying data like social security numbers or financial account details) and making other data publicly available; it also establishes a multiagency committee to review and approve requests for exemptions or variances from these detailed data collection requirements, and requires agencies to develop phased implementation plans by December 1, 2026, with a statewide summary report due by June 30, 2027; additionally, it amends existing law regarding student data collection to align with the new federal standards and expands the categories for disaggregating student data, particularly concerning suspensions and expulsions.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5784&Year=2025&Initiative=false