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, 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.)
Contact
Senate Committee Services
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 40466
Olympia, WA 98504-0466
Upcoming committee activity
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Committee members and staff
9 members
in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee| Chair: | Wellman, Lisa |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Nobles, T'wina |
| Vice Chair: | Wilson, Claire |
| Ranking Member: | Hawkins, Brad |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wellman, Lisa (D) Chair |
224 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7641 |
| Nobles, T'wina (D) Vice Chair |
416 Legislative Building | 360-786-7654 |
| Wilson, Claire (D) Vice Chair |
407 Legislative Building | 360-786-7658 |
| Hawkins, Brad (R) Ranking Member |
203 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7622 |
| Dozier, Perry (R) |
342 Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7630 |
| Hunt, Sam (D) |
405 Legislative Building | 360-786-7642 |
| McCune, Jim (R) |
210A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7602 |
| Mullet, Mark (D) |
415 Legislative Building | 360-786-7608 |
| Pedersen, Jamie (D) |
307 Legislative Building | 360-786-7628 |
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 |
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