The bill amends RCW 28A.410.277 to establish new continuing education requirements for the renewal of administrator and teacher certificates, effective July 1, 2023. Specifically, it mandates that a certain percentage of continuing education must focus on equity-based school practices, national professional standards for education leaders, and government-to-government relationships with federally recognized tribes. The bill also expands the list of approved providers for continuing education to include additional organizations approved by the Washington professional educator standards board and introduces a revised application process for these providers starting in the 2025-26 school year.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that outlines a process for the temporary or permanent revocation of continuing education provider status by the Washington professional educator standards board. This process includes criteria for revocation based on complaints, compliance with existing laws, and alignment with cultural competency standards. The bill also requires the board to report to the legislature by December 1, 2024, on implementing an auditing system for continuing education providers and other recommendations for improving the clock hour system.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.410.277
Substitute Bill: 28A.410.277
Engrossed Substitute: 28A.410.277
Second Engrossed Substitute: 28A.410.277
Bill as Passed Legislature: 28A.410.277
Session Law: 28A.410.277