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Committee adopts substitutes and advances two education bills to next committees

Washington State Senate Early Learning & K–12 Education Committee · January 20, 2026
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Summary

In executive session the Early Learning & K–12 Committee adopted substitute measures for SB 5860 (board compensation) and SB 5574 (history instruction), gave both due‑pass recommendations (SB 5860 to Ways & Means; SB 5574 to Rules), and adjourned.

Olympia — In executive session Jan. 20, the Senate Early Learning and K–12 Education Committee adopted substitute amendments and voted to advance two bills.

The committee adopted Proposed Substitute A to Senate Bill 5860, which raises school‑board per‑diem amounts and maximum annual compensation, adds childcare costs as an eligible expense for…

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