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Educators, districts urge protection of special education, MSOC and ninth-grade success as Senate negotiates operating budget
Summary
Dozens of K-12 advocates and school officials testified March 25 in a Senate Ways & Means public hearing on SB 5,167, praising Senate investments for special education and materials, supplies and operating costs (MSOC) while asking lawmakers to restore or protect specific programs and funding levels.
Dozens of K-12 advocates and school officials testified March 25 in a Senate Ways & Means public hearing on SB 5,167, praising Senate investments for special education and materials, supplies and operating costs (MSOC) while asking lawmakers to restore or protect specific programs and funding levels.
Stand for Children, the Washington Education Association, the Washington State School Directors Association and multiple superintendents told senators that funding special education and MSOC is essential to districts' ability to keep schools open and serve students. "Funding increases for special education and MSOC are important for students and demonstrate your dedication to meeting the state's paramount duty," said…
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