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Bill caps statewide TTK enrollment and directs phased expansion planning
Summary
Engrossed SB 5769 would cap Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) statewide enrollment at the 2024‑25 level and require OSPI and DCYF to develop a phased plan for expanding slots (not to exceed 5% statewide average annual growth), prioritizing highest‑need communities; supporters urged retaining and phasing expansion while critics warned
The Appropriations Committee heard a briefing and public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5769, which sets an enrollment cap for the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) program beginning in the 2025‑26 school year and directs OSPI and the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to develop a plan to phase in expansion.
Jordan Clark (committee staff) and other staff provided background: TTK was established in 2023 to serve eligible four‑year‑olds who need additional preparation before kindergarten…
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