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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, 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

    Senate Committee Services

    PHONE

    360-786-7400

    Legislative hotline operators: 1-800-562-6000

    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.

    Friday, December 13, 2024

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
     Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 13, 2024
    10:30 AM Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education SHR 1 and Virtual Agenda View docs
    Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 13, 2024

    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: Nobles, T'wina
    Vice Chair: Wilson, Claire
    Ranking Member: Hawkins, Brad
    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    		 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)
    		 204 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7630
    Hunt, Sam (D)
    		 405 Legislative Building 360-786-7642
    McCune, Jim (R)
    		 110 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7602
    Mullet, Mark (D)
    		 415 Legislative Building 360-786-7608
    Pedersen, Jamie (D)
    		 307 Legislative Building 360-786-7628

    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 460 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

    Committee updates

    Get involved

    Committee meetings are open to the public. Find out how to participate in this important step of the lawmaking process.

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    Related committees

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

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