2 State Legislative Advocacy Requests

The first one via hicapseattle is to call the state legislators about SB 5354:

Here's a brief description of the bill:
SB 5354 - DIGEST Allocates State funding for basic education programs for highly capable students. Requires the funds provided by the State for the State's basic education program for highly capable students to be categorical funded to provide services to highly capable students as determined by a school district. However, school districts must use a portion of the funds to deliver ***professional development***. Requires the funds provided by the State for student transportation to and from school to include transportation to and from programs for highly capable students. Requires each school district to conduct ***universal screenings*** to find students who need further assessment for potential gifted program placement.

https://blog.hicapseattle.org/2019/03/18/ssb-5354-passes-the-senate-now-to-the-house-action-items/


The second one from me is to call about lifting the levy lid for Seattle. This one is critical for budgeting next year. If you're upset about losing librarians, or teachers etc. this is your chance to make an impact.

Here's some more details from WPD:

http://paramountduty.org/update-from-olympia-and-call-to-action/