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Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, vote in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee (EDU) and its membership, meetings, and how to participate.

    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
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    ​(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.)

    Contact

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    PHONE

    360-786-7400

    MAILING ADDRESS

    P.O. Box 40466

    Olympia, WA 98504-0466

    Upcoming committee activity

    See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee.

    Tomorrow, January 21, 2025

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    Time: 8:00 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Early Learning & K-12 Education

    Location: SHR 1 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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    Time: 1:30 PM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Early Learning & K-12 Education

    Location: SHR 1 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Thursday, January 23, 2025

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    Time: 10:30 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Early Learning & K-12 Education

    Location: SHR 1 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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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

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member Room Phone
    Wellman, Lisa (D)
    Chair    		 224 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7641
    Nobles, T'wina (D)
    Vice Chair, K-12    		 416 Legislative Building 360-786-7654
    Wilson, Claire (D)
    Vice Chair, Early Learning    		 407 Legislative Building 360-786-7658
    Harris, Paul (R)
    Ranking Member    		 242A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7632
    Cortes, Adrian (D)
    		 411 Legislative Building 360-786-7634
    Dozier, Perry (R)
    		 342 Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7630
    Hansen, Drew (D)
    		 403 Legislative Building 360-786-7644
    Krishnadasan, Deborah (D)
    		 230 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7650
    McCune, Jim (R)
    		 210A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7602

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    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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    Related committees

    House Early Learning & Human Services Committee
    House Education Committee
    Joint Select Committee on Governance and Funding for Institutional Education

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