The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to:
- Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) education, including K-12 related funding formulas and school district levy policy
- K-12 student health and safety
- K-12 teacher certification and employment issues
- Early learning programs, including the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program and the Working Connections Child Care Program
Chamber
Senate
Committee status
Standing
(Please note: This general description is intended to be a general guideline only and should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee. Bill referrals are ultimately at the discretion of the Floor Leader.)
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Committee members and staff
9 members
in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee| Chair: | Wellman, Lisa |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair, K-12: | Nobles, T'wina |
| Vice Chair, Early Learning: | Wilson, Claire |
| Ranking Member: | Harris, Paul |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellman, Lisa (D) Chair |
41 | 224 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7641 |
| Nobles, T'wina (D) Vice Chair, K-12 |
28 | 416 Legislative Building | 360-786-7654 |
| Wilson, Claire (D) Vice Chair, Early Learning |
30 | 407 Legislative Building | 360-786-7658 |
| Harris, Paul (R) Ranking Member |
17 | 242A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7632 |
| Cortes, Adrian (D) |
18 | 411 Legislative Building | 360-786-7634 |
| Dozier, Perry (R) |
16 | 342 Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7630 |
| Hansen, Drew (D) |
23 | 403 Legislative Building | 360-786-7644 |
| Krishnadasan, Deborah (D) |
26 | 230 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7650 |
| McCune, Jim (R) |
2 | 210A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7602 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kato, Ailey | Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 463 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7434 |
| Becker, Elena | Research Analyst | 461 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7493 |
| Fairfortune, Alex | Sr. Staff Counsel | 436 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7416 |
| Hopper, Truman | Committee Assistant | 466 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7381 |
| Kerley, Paul | Hearing Room Specialist | 432A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7402 |
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