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SB 5859
Competency-based assessments
In Committee
Jurisdiction
Washington
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 8:18 PM
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Bill overview
Expanding opportunities for competency-based assessments in graduation pathway options.
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Primary sponsor
Lisa Wellman
SenateWADemocrat
Cosponsors
Adrian Cortes
SenateWADemocrat
Bob Hasegawa
SenateWADemocrat
Claire Wilson
SenateWADemocrat
Deborah Krishnadasan
SenateWA
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