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WA SB5931

WA SB5931
Concerning workforce education investment accountability and oversight board administrative changes.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to workforce education investment accountability 2 and oversight board administrative changes; and amending RCW 3 28B.77.310. 4

AI Summary

This bill makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, a body established to guide legislative funding decisions for workforce education and ensure investments are effective in improving student success and career readiness. Specifically, it extends the term for cochairs of the board from one year to two years and changes the election of cochairs from annual to biennial, meaning every two years. The bill also mandates that the board meet at least four times a year and clarifies that the board will consult data from the education data center, the workforce training and education coordinating board, and the student achievement council when evaluating the effectiveness of workforce education investments. Finally, it moves the deadline for the board to report its recommendations to the legislature from August 1st to December 31st each year.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (on 03/04/2026)

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