We have one final call to action as we wrap up 2023… 2023 was the first full legislative session that Conservative Ladies of Washington worked to influence legislation and engage citizens in the lawmaking process in Olympia. It was also the first year we formed a...
Month: December 2023
Washington lawmaker proposes legislation to collect data on families unenrolling their children from public schools
This year, a republican, Stephanie McClintock, has proposed a bill that would ask families that have opted to withdraw their children from public schools WHY they’re doing so via a voluntary exit survey. She notes in her bill (HB 2038) that enrollment in private schools and the number of homeschooling families have increased while enrollment in public schools has simultaneously decreased.
Washington bill would allow prosecution of perceived “hate crimes”
Washington legislators have been busy all month long prefiling bills in advance of the 2024 session. Unfortunately, we have not yet seen a bill we can get excited about. However, we've seen a lot of bills we don't like. Today, Senator Andy Billig dropped SB 5917...
Washington’s “Teen Health Hub”
Democrats intentionally and strategically creating a homeless youth crisis Washington state has launched its “Teen Health Club” in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council. This “hub” is primarily a place where teens can go to learn about “trans”...
Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship: A Teacher’s Perspective
*Washington’s SB 5626 is one of the worst carry-over bills from 2023 that we are watching closely moving into 2024. We already know expanding upon “Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship” is a priority for the legislature in 2024 as they have already had work sessions to start moving forward. This article is written by one of our Legislative Action Team members who is currently teaching in WA public schools. Please share and please engage in making your voice heard!