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WashingtonSB 62782025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.

Sponsored By: Lisa Wellman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Public, ongoing reviews of teacher and principal programs

Beginning June 11, 2026, the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board runs ongoing reviews of all approved teacher and principal preparation programs. Reviews use program and role standards, program evidence, and input from community members and preK–12 partners, including classroom teachers and district leaders. The board updates the review tools as classroom needs and state or federal rules change. The board posts review results online so people can compare programs. When a program falls short, the board orders fixes and the program must state how it will meet the standards.

Stronger student teaching placements and mentor rules

Beginning January 1, 2027, every approved teacher‑prep program must create a field‑placement partnership plan with nearby school districts. Plans are made with districts that want to partner and aim to place students in high‑need subjects and areas, like special education, English‑learner support, Title I, and rural schools. Student‑teacher mentors must be highly effective (level 3 or higher on both criteria 3 and 6) and receive mentor training. Programs may use unspent federal or state funds to support residencies and mentoring for students likely to keep teaching in the placement district. Programs must submit and update plans at least every three years, and the board posts them online.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lisa Wellman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 10

House vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 86 • No: 7 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 46 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026*.

    3/14/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 49, 2026 Laws.

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/14/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  11. ED - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026Senate

  12. ED - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. First reading, referred to Education.

    2/14/2026Senate

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026Senate

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/10/2026Senate

  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/4/2026Senate

  18. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/4/2026Senate

  19. EDU - Majority; do pass.

    2/4/2026Senate

  20. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

    1/22/2026Senate

  21. Introduced

    1/22/2026Senate

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