2009 Legislative Session

The Washington State Legislature convened Jan. 12, 2009 and met for 105-days to determine our state’s priorities in education.

Budget Links

• Department of Early Learning
• OSPI K-12 Legislative Session Summaries
• Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) Summaries
• State Board for Community & Technical College Summaries
• 2009-2011 Budget Documents

Our Vision To Strengthen Schools

View our legislative priorities for 2009 to achieve a public education system that gets every child ready for life:

• Ensure every child reads by the third grade;
• An excellent teacher in every classroom;
• Diplomas that get kids ready for college, work and life;
• Math and science that help our kids lead the way in a changing, high-tech economy; and
• More investment in our kids’ education, and more accountability to ensure success.

Washington State Legislature Links

• Find your legislators
• Statewide Map of Legislative Districts
• State House and State Senate Rosters & Information for 2009
• State House Leadership
• State Senate Leadership