2026 Legislative Agenda

Our 2026 Legislative Priorities are grounded in the near-term goals of our strategic plan. They reflect our response to a short 60-day session, acknowledge the challenging budget landscape, and align with current lawmaker priorities.
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1) Advance Cross-Agency Early Learning–to–K12 Data Coordination Agenda

The goal:
Our 2026 Legislative Priorities are grounded in the near-term goals of our strategic plan. They reflect our response to a short 60-day session, acknowledge the challenging budget landscape, and align with current lawmaker priorities.

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2) Support Funding for the Online High School and Beyond Plan Platform

The goal:
Ensure every student has access to meaningful, evidence-driven postsecondary and career planning tools shaped by community voice.
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3) Preserve Investments in Washington’s
Post- Secondary Education and Career Pathways

The goal:
Sustain our financial aid and stackable career-connected learning experiences that are preparing students for high-demand opportunities, driving economic growth, and building a competitive, skilled workforce.