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Washington education

Adult credentials, student learning, graduation, and public-school funding.

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High school or higher92.3%2020–2024 · #15 of 50 · highest first

Associate degree or higher49.6%2020–2024 · #10 of 50 · highest first

Bachelor’s degree or higher39.6%2020–2024 · #10 of 50 · highest first

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Washington · 2024: 215.7 · Rank #18 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215

FactVote uses NAEP Data Service mean scale scores for all public-school students in Washington. The series uses the total student group and the main reading and mathematics composite scales for Grade 4 and Grade 8. NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.

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Washington Grade 4 reading · source units
Period	Washington	Rank	U.S. benchmark
2024	215.7	#18 of 50	215
2022	216.7	#23 of 50	217.5
2019	219.7	#26 of 50	220.5
2017	223.1	#21 of 50	221.9
2015	225.9	#14 of 50	222.5
2013	225	#15 of 50	221.8
2011	220.5	#29 of 50	221.2
2009	221.3	#27 of 50	220.9
2007	224	#18 of 50	221
2005	223.5	#12 of 50	219
2003	221.1	#20 of 50	Not available

U.S. Department of Education, NCES · NAEP state public-school results ↗

How major events are selected

The timeline combines the corresponding national fact’s reviewed event catalog, labeled National context, with individually reviewed state milestones. State events use primary sources and distinguish signing, effective and filing dates. Each milestone keeps its source-check date, geographical limits and evidence limits. This curated selection is not a complete history.

Date ranges affect events and actions. Action type, status and official-name search affect government records only. Events remain separate from action counts. An event after the latest observation extends context without creating a new reading.

Washington · state comparison

Adult educational attainment

Adults age 25 and older. Higher credentials overlap: these measures must not be added together.

MeasureComparison period

Washington · 2020–202492.3%

Washington rank#15among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark89.6%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

High school or higher

Share of adults age 25+ with the stated credential or a higher credential.

Point-estimate ranks are not tests of statistical significance.

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Washington · 92.3%2020–2024 · Rank #15 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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High school or higher · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Vermont	94.9%	—
#2	Maine	94.8%	—
#3	Montana	94.6%	—
#4	New Hampshire	94.4%	—
#5	Wyoming	94.2%	—
#6	North Dakota	94%	—
#7	Minnesota	93.9%	—
#8	Wisconsin	93.6%	—
#9	Alaska	93.6%	—
#10	Utah	93.4%	—
#11	Iowa	93.3%	—
#12	South Dakota	93.2%	—
#13	Hawaii	93.2%	—
#14	Colorado	92.9%	—
#15	Washington · your comparison	92.3%	—
#16	Nebraska	92.2%	—
#17	Pennsylvania	92.1%	—
#18	Michigan	92.1%	—
#19	Kansas	92%	—
#20	Idaho	91.9%	—
#21	Missouri	91.9%	—
#22	Oregon	91.8%	—
#23	Ohio	91.8%	—
#24	Delaware	91.7%	—
#25	Virginia	91.6%	—
#26	Connecticut	91.5%	—
#27	Massachusetts	91.4%	—
#28	Maryland	91.1%	—
#29	New Jersey	90.7%	—
#30	Illinois	90.5%	—
#31	Indiana	90.4%	—
#32	North Carolina	90.1%	—
#33	South Carolina	90.1%	—
#34	Tennessee	90%	—
#35	Florida	89.9%	—
#36	Rhode Island	89.7%	—
#37	Oklahoma	89.4%	—
#38	Arizona	89.4%	—
#39	West Virginia	89.3%	—
#40	Georgia	89.2%	—
#41	Kentucky	88.9%	—
#42	Arkansas	88.7%	—
#43	Alabama	88.6%	—
#44	New Mexico	88%	—
#45	New York	88%	—
#46	Nevada	87.5%	—
#47	Louisiana	87.3%	—
#48	Mississippi	87.1%	—
#49	Texas	86%	—
#50	California	84.7%	—

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U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates ↗

Adults with at least a high school diploma

92.3%2020–2024 estimate

Share of Washington residents age 25 and older whose reported attainment is a regular high school diploma or equivalent (including GED or an alternative credential), some college, or an associate’s or higher degree.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Method and limitations

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, sourced from the American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimate.

This is an adult educational-attainment measure, not a current high-school graduation rate or a measure of school quality.
A statewide estimate can obscure differences across communities and demographic groups.

U.S. Census Bureau · QuickFacts: Washington ↗

Washington · state comparison

Are students learning?

NAEP state comparisons use public-school students in the same grade and subject. National benchmarks include public and private schools.

MeasureComparison period

Washington · 2024215.7

Washington rank#18among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark215Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Grade 4 reading

NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects.

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2024 · Washington: 215.7 · Rank #18 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215 · Selected for state comparison

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Washington Grade 4 reading history
Period	Washington	Compare
2003	221.1
2005	223.5
2007	224
2009	221.3
2011	220.5
2013	225
2015	225.9
2017	223.1
2019	219.7
2022	216.7
2024	215.7

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Lower value · 200.6Higher value · 224.8Striped: unavailable

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Washington · 215.72024 · Rank #18 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Grade 4 reading · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Massachusetts	224.8	—
#2	Wyoming	221.9	—
#3	New Jersey	221.6	—
#4	New Hampshire	221.5	—
#5	Colorado	220.9	—
#6	Indiana	220.1	—
#7	Utah	219.3	—
#8	Connecticut	219.2	—
#9	Mississippi	218.5	—
#10	Florida	218.2	—
#11	Kentucky	218	—
#12	Montana	217.2	—
#13	Rhode Island	216.3	—
#14	Louisiana	216	—
#14	Ohio	216	—
#16	Hawaii	215.8	—
#16	Pennsylvania	215.8	—
#18	Idaho	215.7	—
#18	Washington · your comparison	215.7	—
#20	Maryland	215.6	—
#21	North Dakota	215.5	—
#22	Wisconsin	215.3	—
#23	Tennessee	215.1	—
#24	South Carolina	214.9	—
#25	Iowa	214.6	—
#25	New York	214.6	—
#27	Georgia	214.4	—
#27	Minnesota	214.4	—
#29	Illinois	214.2	—
#30	South Dakota	214.1	—
#30	Virginia	214.1	—
#32	North Carolina	213.4	—
#33	Alabama	213.2	—
#34	Kansas	213.1	—
#34	Nevada	213.1	—
#36	Vermont	212.7	—
#37	Missouri	211.9	—
#37	Texas	211.9	—
#39	California	211.7	—
#39	Nebraska	211.7	—
#41	Arkansas	209.7	—
#42	Maine	209.6	—
#43	Delaware	209.5	—
#44	Michigan	209.1	—
#45	Arizona	208.1	—
#46	Oklahoma	207.3	—
#47	Oregon	207	—
#48	West Virginia	205.9	—
#49	Alaska	201.6	—
#50	New Mexico	200.6	—

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U.S. Department of Education, NCES · NAEP state public-school results ↗

Washington · state comparison

Where does school funding go?

Compare spending per pupil and the composition of school revenue and current spending.

MeasureComparison period

Washington · FY2024$18,564

Washington rank#17among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$17,619Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Current spending per pupil

Public elementary-secondary current spending per enrolled pupil.

Current spending excludes capital spending. More spending is not itself a measure of student outcomes.

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Lower value · $11.06KHigher value · $31.92KStriped: unavailable

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Washington · $18,564FY2024 · Rank #17 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Current spending per pupil · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	New York	$31,918	—
#2	Vermont	$28,818	—
#3	New Jersey	$27,234	—
#4	Connecticut	$26,316	—
#5	Massachusetts	$24,429	—
#6	Hawaii	$23,878	—
#7	New Hampshire	$22,978	—
#8	Delaware	$22,201	—
#9	Rhode Island	$22,110	—
#10	Illinois	$21,776	—
#11	Pennsylvania	$21,091	—
#12	Alaska	$21,004	—
#13	California	$20,791	—
#14	Wyoming	$20,521	—
#15	Maryland	$20,208	—
#16	Maine	$19,962	—
#17	Washington · your comparison	$18,564	—
#18	Michigan	$18,314	—
#19	Oregon	$18,083	—
#20	New Mexico	$17,664	—
#21	Ohio	$17,257	—
#22	Virginia	$17,104	—
#23	North Dakota	$17,102	—
#24	Minnesota	$17,098	—
#25	Nebraska	$16,147	—
#26	Wisconsin	$15,952	—
#27	Colorado	$15,908	—
#28	Georgia	$15,833	—
#29	West Virginia	$15,640	—
#30	Louisiana	$15,581	—
#31	Kansas	$15,558	—
#32	South Carolina	$15,060	—
#33	Nevada	$14,812	—
#34	Kentucky	$14,596	—
#35	Iowa	$14,369	—
#36	Missouri	$14,241	—
#37	Arkansas	$13,873	—
#38	Montana	$13,656	—
#39	Alabama	$13,627	—
#40	Indiana	$13,622	—
#41	North Carolina	$12,995	—
#42	Texas	$12,895	—
#43	Tennessee	$12,882	—
#44	South Dakota	$12,828	—
#45	Florida	$12,693	—
#46	Mississippi	$12,324	—
#47	Oklahoma	$12,162	—
#48	Arizona	$12,003	—
#49	Utah	$11,347	—
#50	Idaho	$11,060	—

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U.S. Census Bureau · Public elementary-secondary education finance, FY2024 ↗

Washington · state comparison

Are students finishing school?

The federal comparison uses a common adjusted cohort and school year. A newer state graduation snapshot, where retained, uses its own source and period; adult attainment is a separate measure.

MeasureComparison period

Washington · 2021–2284%

Washington rank#33among 48 states with data

U.S. benchmark87%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Federal public-school cohort graduation rate

Share of the adjusted ninth-grade public-school cohort graduating in four years. From 2017–18, the federal measure counts regular diplomas and eligible state-defined alternate diplomas for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities; earlier years count regular diplomas only.

Published NCES state comparison through 2021–22. Rounded whole percentages produce tied ranks. Missing or suppressed values are excluded. Any newer state graduation snapshot uses its own period and cannot inherit this rank.

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2021–22 · Washington: 84% · Rank #33 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 87% · Selected for state comparison

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Washington Federal public-school cohort graduation rate history
Period	Washington	Compare
2011–12	77%
2012–13	76%
2013–14	78%
2014–15	78%
2015–16	80%
2016–17	79%
2017–18	87%
2018–19	81%
2019–20	83%
2020–21	Not available
2021–22	84%

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Washington · 84%2021–22 · Rank #33 of 48, highest firstSelected state

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Federal public-school cohort graduation rate · 2021–22 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	West Virginia	91%	—
#2	Iowa	90%	—
#2	Kentucky	90%	—
#2	Massachusetts	90%	—
#2	Missouri	90%	—
#2	Tennessee	90%	—
#2	Texas	90%	—
#2	Wisconsin	90%	—
#9	Connecticut	89%	—
#9	Kansas	89%	—
#9	Mississippi	89%	—
#9	Virginia	89%	—
#13	Alabama	88%	—
#13	Arkansas	88%	—
#13	Delaware	88%	—
#13	Indiana	88%	—
#13	New Hampshire	88%	—
#13	Utah	88%	—
#19	California	87%	—
#19	Florida	87%	—
#19	Illinois	87%	—
#19	Nebraska	87%	—
#19	New York	87%	—
#19	Pennsylvania	87%	—
#25	Hawaii	86%	—
#25	Maine	86%	—
#25	Maryland	86%	—
#25	Montana	86%	—
#25	North Carolina	86%	—
#25	Ohio	86%	—
#31	New Jersey	85%	—
#31	North Dakota	85%	—
#33	Georgia	84%	—
#33	Minnesota	84%	—
#33	South Carolina	84%	—
#33	Washington · your comparison	84%	—
#37	Louisiana	83%	—
#37	Rhode Island	83%	—
#37	Vermont	83%	—
#40	Colorado	82%	—
#40	Nevada	82%	—
#40	South Dakota	82%	—
#40	Wyoming	82%	—
#44	Michigan	81%	—
#44	Oregon	81%	—
#46	Idaho	80%	—
#47	Alaska	78%	—
#48	Arizona	77%	—
—	New Mexico	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
—	Oklahoma	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.

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NCES · Digest table 219.46 · adjusted cohort graduation rates ↗

Washington · state comparison

College costs, attendance, and earnings

Published charges describe prices before aid. Costs and outcomes require their own definitions and populations.

MeasureComparison period

Washington · 2022–23$8,006

Washington rank#41among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$9,750Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Public four-year in-state tuition and fees

Average published annual charges at degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the state.

2022–23 academic year, current dollars. Tuition averages are weighted by undergraduate enrollment; room and board use the NCES reporting universe. Charges exclude aid and do not equal a typical student’s net cost.

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Washington · $8,0062022–23 · Rank #41 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Public four-year in-state tuition and fees · 2022–23 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Vermont	$17,600	—
#2	New Hampshire	$17,019	—
#3	Pennsylvania	$16,217	—
#4	Connecticut	$15,763	—
#5	New Jersey	$15,265	—
#6	Illinois	$14,921	—
#7	Virginia	$14,825	—
#8	Rhode Island	$14,744	—
#9	Michigan	$14,718	—
#10	Massachusetts	$14,345	—
#11	Minnesota	$12,873	—
#12	South Carolina	$12,604	—
#13	Oregon	$12,424	—
#14	Delaware	$11,922	—
#15	Arizona	$11,768	—
#16	Kentucky	$11,299	—
#17	Alabama	$11,081	—
#18	Ohio	$10,922	—
#19	Maine	$10,813	—
#20	Hawaii	$10,484	—
#21	Tennessee	$10,437	—
#22	Iowa	$10,121	—
#23	Maryland	$10,041	—
#24	Missouri	$9,926	—
#25	Indiana	$9,886	—
#26	Louisiana	$9,843	—
#27	Colorado	$9,798	—
#28	North Dakota	$9,728	—
#29	Kansas	$9,274	—
#30	Mississippi	$9,120	—
#31	South Dakota	$9,079	—
#32	Wisconsin	$8,974	—
#33	Arkansas	$8,879	—
#34	Nebraska	$8,862	—
#35	West Virginia	$8,715	—
#36	California	$8,637	—
#37	New York	$8,575	—
#38	Oklahoma	$8,519	—
#39	Alaska	$8,291	—
#40	Texas	$8,195	—
#41	Washington · your comparison	$8,006	—
#42	Idaho	$7,640	—
#43	New Mexico	$7,526	—
#44	North Carolina	$7,327	—
#45	Montana	$7,299	—
#46	Utah	$7,215	—
#47	Georgia	$7,075	—
#48	Nevada	$6,723	—
#49	Wyoming	$5,100	—
#50	Florida	$4,540	—

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NCES / IPEDS · Digest table 330.20 · college charges by state ↗

Washington officeholders

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Jun 3, 2026 · H.R.9134 · Protecting Student Privacy Act · Introduced

U.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.9134

Protecting Student Privacy Act

Jun 3, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Emily Randall · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that personally identifiable information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is not used for immigration enforcement, and for other purposes

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses immigration enforcement, immigrant residents, refugees, asylum, naturalization, or services tied to immigration status. It does not establish an effect on Washington's foreign-born population share.

Retained Washington evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that personally identifiable information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is not used for immigration enforcement, and for other purposes

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Feb 19, 2026 · HB 1152 · Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences. · Introduced

Washington Legislature · HB 1152

Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

Feb 19, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Beth Doglio · Sponsored

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Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences. AN ACT Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage;

The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on February 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file..

Why this record is included

The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Washington's firearm mortality rate.

Retained Washington evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences. AN ACT Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage;

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Jan 12, 2026 · HB 2246 · Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations. · First reading, referred to Education.

Washington Legislature · HB 2246

Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations.

Jan 12, 2026 · First reading, referred to Education.

Rep. Sam Low · Sponsored

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Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations. AN ACT Relating to updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations;

The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Education..

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations. AN ACT Relating to updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations;

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Jan 12, 2026 · SB 5080 · Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement. · Introduced

Washington Legislature · SB 5080

Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement.

Jan 12, 2026 · Introduced

Sen. Javier Valdez · Sponsored

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Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement. AN ACT Relating to making financial education instruction a graduation requirement;

The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses adult education, high-school completion, diploma requirements, equivalency credentials, or dropout recovery. It does not establish an effect on Washington's adult educational-attainment rate.

Retained Washington evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement. AN ACT Relating to making financial education instruction a graduation requirement;

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Jan 12, 2026 · HB 1285 · Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools. · Introduced

Washington Legislature · HB 1285

Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools.

Jan 12, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Skyler Rude · Sponsored

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Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools. AN ACT Relating to making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools;

The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools. AN ACT Relating to making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools;

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Jan 12, 2026 · SB 5327 · Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements. · Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.

Washington Legislature · SB 5327

Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements.

Jan 12, 2026 · Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.

Sen. Lisa Wellman · Sponsored

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Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements. AN ACT Relating to learning standards and graduation requirements;

The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means..

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements. AN ACT Relating to learning standards and graduation requirements;

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How Washington action records are selected

Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Washington officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.

What candidates are saying

Explore statements about schools, learning, college costs and educational attainment from FactVote’s Washington candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.

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34 statements from 13 candidates

2026 Washington U.S. House — District 1 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 6 statements

Mary Silva

1 statement

Republican · U.S. House District 1 · WA

Schools & education

Vocational Training & Reskilling Expand apprenticeships, federal reskilling programs, and trade education as fast-track alternatives to four-year degrees, helping young workers earn high salaries sooner.

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Source topic or question: Tech Sovereignty, American Jobs & Workforce Development

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Vocational Training & Reskilling Expand apprenticeships, federal reskilling programs, and trade education as fast-track alternatives to four-year degrees, helping young workers earn high salaries sooner.

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Suzan DelBene

5 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 1 · WA

Schools & education

We must also address the endemic gun violence in America so our families and communities are safe. As a mother and grandmother, I am sickened and outraged by the seemingly never-ending incidents of gun violence. While there is no one law or set of laws that will prevent every senseless shooting, we …

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Source topic or question: Public Safety and Police Accountability

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We must also address the endemic gun violence in America so our families and communities are safe. As a mother and grandmother, I am sickened and outraged by the seemingly never-ending incidents of gun violence. While there is no one law or set of laws that will prevent every senseless shooting, we must do more to address this tragic cycle of gun violence. I serve on the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and remain committed to finding sensible solutions to this problem. I support expanding background checks, banning the sale of semiautomatic assault weapons, and implementing extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, as the foundation of commonsense gun reforms. I support the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act which will help protect our children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country. I am a cosponsor of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which would allow victims of gun violence to sue gun manufacturers, dealers, and sellers for negligence, unlawful marketing, and trafficking, removing the industry’s special legal immunity. I support the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, legislation that would place limits and safeguards on the online market for ammunition to stop dangerous individuals from easily obtaining ammunition over the internet.

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Schools & education

Trump has recklessly tried to shutter the Department of Education. I strongly oppose his illegal attempt to dismantle the department, which would slash federal funding for public schools nationwide, eliminate programs for children with disabilities, and cut programs that make attending college affor…

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Source topic or question: Education

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Trump has recklessly tried to shutter the Department of Education. I strongly oppose his illegal attempt to dismantle the department, which would slash federal funding for public schools nationwide, eliminate programs for children with disabilities, and cut programs that make attending college affordable. Let’s be clear, eliminating the Department of Education would require an act of Congress – and I will fight any effort to do so.

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Schools & education

While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for ever…

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Source topic or question: Economic Security and Rising Costs for Families

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While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for everyone by helping our small businesses and local industries rebuild so they can support good-paying jobs for years to come, including in the aerospace, manufacturing, high-tech, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and health care industries. We must support businesses that are creating jobs and invest in the training, education, and skills of our workers to ensure they are prepared for success. This has been a long-term commitment of mine since I secured $200 million to expand job training opportunities during my first term in Congress.

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Suzan DelBene — candidate-owned primary source 5 ↗

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Schools & education

Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to protect and strengthen federal investments in homeless assistance and affordable housing programs. That’s why I champion legislation that would help create 2 million affordable homes nationwide over the next decade. This bill would also boost affordab…

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Source topic or question: Housing and Homelessness

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Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to protect and strengthen federal investments in homeless assistance and affordable housing programs. That’s why I champion legislation that would help create 2 million affordable homes nationwide over the next decade. This bill would also boost affordable housing access for veterans, seniors, Native American communities, rural communities, survivors of domestic violence and stalking, and low-income students. Ensuring all families have access to safe, affordable housing remains one of my top priorities in Congress.

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Schools & education

I am also a cosponsor of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, to codify protections for immigrants in sensitive locations such churches, hospitals and schools.

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Source topic or question: Immigration and border policy

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I am also a cosponsor of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, to codify protections for immigrants in sensitive locations such churches, hospitals and schools.

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2026 Washington U.S. House — District 10 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 3 statements

Chris D. Chung

2 statements

Republican · U.S. House District 10 · WA

Schools & education

My focus is simple: to help ease the burdens families are facing, to improve access to education and healthcare, to ensure that those who have served this community and country are treated with respect and dignity.

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Source topic or question: Affordability, education, health care, and service members

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My focus is simple: to help ease the burdens families are facing, to improve access to education and healthcare, to ensure that those who have served this community and country are treated with respect and dignity.

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Schools & education

At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who…

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At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who feel they are not receiving the full support they deserve.When I hear these concerns,I believe it is important to reflect and consider how things can be improved.

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Marilyn Strickland

1 statement

Democratic · U.S. House District 10 · WA

Schools & education

The American people deserve a nation that is safe, just, and secure for all. This means housing and health care they can afford, stable jobs, safe neighborhoods with strong schools, and retiring with dignity. I am proud of my record to protect our civil rights and voting rights, honor tribal treatie…

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Source topic or question: Health care

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The American people deserve a nation that is safe, just, and secure for all. This means housing and health care they can afford, stable jobs, safe neighborhoods with strong schools, and retiring with dignity. I am proud of my record to protect our civil rights and voting rights, honor tribal treaties, and delivering for the people of the South Sound.

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2026 Washington U.S. House — District 3 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 3 statements

John Braun

2 statements

Republican · U.S. House District 3 · WA

Schools & education

Parents—not bureaucrats—have the right to know what's happening in their kids' classrooms. I support the Parents Bill of Rights at the federal level. In Washington, I opposed policies that cut parents out of critical decisions; my opponent voted against the House's parents' rights bill. At the state…

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Source topic or question: Education: Parental Rights & College Affordability

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Parents—not bureaucrats—have the right to know what's happening in their kids' classrooms. I support the Parents Bill of Rights at the federal level. In Washington, I opposed policies that cut parents out of critical decisions; my opponent voted against the House's parents' rights bill. At the state level, I authored the College Affordability Program—the largest cuts to public university tuition in the nation. College should be a ladder up, not a debt trap. I'll fight to rein in tuition costs and expand access to skilled-trades training so every young person in Southwest Washington has a path to a good career.

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Schools & education

I will also focus on rebuilding American manufacturing, supporting law enforcement and keeping Americans safe, standing with veterans, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and restoring parents’ rights in education.

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Source topic or question: Manufacturing, public safety, veterans, Social Security, Medicare, and education

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I will also focus on rebuilding American manufacturing, supporting law enforcement and keeping Americans safe, standing with veterans, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and restoring parents’ rights in education.

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

1 statement

Democratic · U.S. House District 3 · WA

Schools & education

Marie knows many good jobs don’t require a 4-year degree. In Congress, she is working to increase access to apprenticeships and technical training and reduce the number of jobs that require applicants to have expensive college degrees. She is also working to allow Pell Grants to apply to job trainin…

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Source topic or question: Education and workforce training

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Marie knows many good jobs don’t require a 4-year degree. In Congress, she is working to increase access to apprenticeships and technical training and reduce the number of jobs that require applicants to have expensive college degrees. She is also working to allow Pell Grants to apply to job training, not just college degrees.

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How statements are selected

This section matches specific schools, learning, college costs and educational attainment terms in retained, attributed source text from published Washington candidate profiles. A profile heading or biography alone does not qualify. The Florida geography is fixed; saved state preferences cannot change these results. A mention can concern a community or group rather than Florida’s statewide measure.

Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.

Washington incumbents

What incumbents are proposing

Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Washington legislators and Washington’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Washington’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.

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35 matching sponsorships or proposals · 25 Washington incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.

Rep. Beth Doglio

Washington House of Representatives, District 22 · D–WA

2 proposals

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Washington Legislature · HB 1152

Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

Feb 19, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Beth Doglio · Sponsored

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The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on February 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file..

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences. AN ACT Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage;

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Washington Legislature · HB 1779

Concerning the immigration status of students.

Jan 13, 2020 · Did not pass

Rep. Beth Doglio · Sponsored

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Concerning the immigration status of students. AN ACT Relating to providing for educational equity regardless of immigration or citizenship status;

The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 13, 2020: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.. The measure did not pass before the 2019-20 biennium ended.

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Concerning the immigration status of students. AN ACT Relating to providing for educational equity regardless of immigration or citizenship status;

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Rep. Debra Entenman

Washington House of Representatives, District 47 · D–WA

1 proposal

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Washington Legislature · HB 1943

Including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting.

Jan 12, 2022 · Did not pass

Rep. Debra Entenman · Sponsored

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Including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting. AN ACT Relating to including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting;

The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 12, 2022: First reading, referred to Appropriations.. The measure did not pass before the 2021-22 biennium ended.

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting. AN ACT Relating to including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting;

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Rep. Emily Randall

U.S. representative for Washington, District 6 · D–WA

1 proposal

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U.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.9134

Protecting Student Privacy Act

Jun 3, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Emily Randall · Sponsored

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Retained Washington evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that personally identifiable information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is not used for immigration enforcement, and for other purposes

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Rep. Gerry Pollet

Washington House of Representatives, District 46 · D–WA

1 proposal

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Washington Legislature · HB 1837

Providing contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education.

Jan 8, 2024 · Did not pass

Rep. Gerry Pollet · Sponsored

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Providing contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education. AN ACT Relating to contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education;

The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 8, 2024: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.. The measure did not pass before the 2023-24 biennium ended.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses abortion access, abortion services, reproductive healthcare, or contraception. It does not establish an effect on the number of abortions occurring in Washington.

Retained Washington evidence context: Abortions occurring in Washington. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Providing contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education. AN ACT Relating to contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education;

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Rep. Greg Nance

Washington House of Representatives, District 23 · D–WA

1 proposal

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Washington Legislature · HB 2110

Reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation.

Mar 13, 2024 · Enacted · Chapter 66

Rep. Greg Nance · Sponsored

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Reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation. AN ACT Relating to reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation by reordering requirements, making nonsubstantive revisions, and removing expired provisions;

The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by March 13, 2024 as Chapter 66.

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation. AN ACT Relating to reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation by reordering requirements, making nonsubstantive revisions, and removing expired provisions;

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Rep. Jim Walsh

Washington House of Representatives, District 19 · R–WA

1 proposal

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Washington Legislature · HB 1038

Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.

Jan 13, 2020 · Did not pass

Rep. Jim Walsh · Sponsored

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Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions. AN ACT Relating to allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions;

Why this record is included

Retained Washington evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions. AN ACT Relating to allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions;

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What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current Washington officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Washington statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.

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Protecting Student Privacy Act

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Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

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Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations.

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Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement.

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Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools.

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Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements.

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What candidates are saying

2026 Washington U.S. House — District 1 — General Election

Mary Silva

Suzan DelBene

2026 Washington U.S. House — District 10 — General Election

Chris D. Chung

Marilyn Strickland

2026 Washington U.S. House — District 3 — General Election

John Braun

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Rep. Beth Doglio

Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

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Concerning the immigration status of students.

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Rep. Debra Entenman

Including certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast council forecasting.

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Rep. Emily Randall

Protecting Student Privacy Act

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Rep. Gerry Pollet

Providing contraception vending machines at institutions of higher education.

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Rep. Greg Nance

Reorganizing statutory requirements governing high school graduation.

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Rep. Jim Walsh

Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.

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Sources & methods

High school or higher

Grade 4 reading

Current spending per pupil

Federal public-school cohort graduation rate

Public four-year in-state tuition and fees