The bipartisan public charter school bill, SB 6194, is progressing rapidly through the state Senate. The Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday handily passed the measure yesterday. A floor vote is expected soon, possibly even later today. Bill report here.
We’ve written previously about the importance of ensuring that students and families have access to these proven education alternatives. It’s on our short must-do list for the session. The Washington Roundtable has a helpful roundup of editorial support for the schools across the state.
And for a quick overview of what’s at stake, this 57-second video explanation from Sen. Joe Fain is hard to top. (For more on the issue, see WA Act Now.)