The bill aims to enhance the accessibility of the required school director governance training program by making it available at no cost and offering a virtual option. It amends RCW 28A.345.120 to ensure that the Washington state school directors' association identifies or develops governance training programs that align with cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards. The association is now mandated to provide these training programs at no cost to school directors and at a frequency that allows them to meet the requirements set forth in RCW 28A.343.100.

Additionally, starting with the 2025-26 school year, the bill requires the Washington state school directors' association to offer a virtual option for the governance training program. This change is intended to make the training more accessible to school directors, thereby promoting better governance in schools through enhanced training opportunities. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "cultural competency," "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" as they relate to the training programs.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.345.120