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This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for school employees to participate in benefits programs administered by the School Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB). Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that presumptively grants benefits eligibility for the second school year of employment if the employee worked at least 630 hours in the previous school year and returns to the same type of position with any employer. This change aims to provide more consistent and predictable benefits access for school employees who work recurring but potentially part-time or seasonal positions. The bill maintains the existing requirement that employees must be anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year to be eligible for benefits, but introduces this new presumptive eligibility language to clarify and potentially simplify the enrollment process. The modification is part of the ongoing efforts by the SEBB to establish clear, fair criteria for employee benefits participation, ensuring that school employees who consistently work substantial hours can access health and other insurance benefits.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5883&Year=2025&Initiative=false