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Imagine you’re a high school student, curious about your academic options as you begin the college process. Or, perhaps you’re a parent trying to help your child take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them. You’ve heard about dual credit programs and you know they can be a game-changer, so you begin searching on your school district’s website to find out more.

As the 2024 Primary Election approaches on August 6, 2024, the Stand for Children Washington PAC is proud to announce our full list of sole endorsements for champions of young people in Washington state!

We did not let a short 60-day session shrink our ambition for system changes that will benefit young people in Washington. 

After today, legislators will turn their attention to finalizing the supplemental budget and passing bills considered necessary to implement that budget.

In partnership with the Center for Children & Youth Justice, Rachel Sottile and Kia C. Franklin published an op-ed continuing our commitment to end all fines and fees imposed on youth in Washington.

This week marked the release of House and Senate budget proposals, and yet another bill cutoff deadline.