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House Education - 1/15/2026 9:00 AM

House Education Committee · January 15, 2026

House Education Committee held public hearings on House Bill 1662 (administrative independence for certain education agencies) and House Bill 1683 (requirements for school board director elections). Panels from OSPI, state boards, advocacy groups, and local board members testified for and against aspects of the bills; no votes were taken.

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