{"id":4781,"date":"2026-03-05T18:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?p=4781"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:18:09","slug":"10-days-left-in-session-lets-finish-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/10-days-left-in-session-lets-finish-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Days Left in Session \u2014 Let\u2019s Finish Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are officially <strong>10 days away from the end of the legislative session<\/strong> \u2014 and we are ready to finish strong. The final deadlines of the session are quickly coming up: today is the deadline for fiscal committees to vote bills out, and Friday is the deadline for any policy bill that\u2019s not \u201cnecessary to implement the budget\u201d to be voted on by the full House or Senate.&nbsp;<strong> Budget leaders are now working to&nbsp; reconcile their final budget proposals.<\/strong> The Millionaire\u2019s Tax remains under consideration as part of the broader budget conversation. Even if passed, it would not impact the next few state budgets, but it continues to be part of long-term revenue discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9th Grade Success Initiative<\/strong> We are still incredibly grateful that the <strong>9th Grade Success Initiative<\/strong> has been included in both proposed budgets for next year. While nothing is final until session adjourns, we are feeling optimistic about its continued support and the nineteen thousand students it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SB 5346 \u2013 Cell Phone Policy<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>This bill remains in the Rules Committee. With time running short, we are watching closely for movement. As it stands, the bill does not recommend a bell-to-bell policy for schools and delays meaningful action on this issue until 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Running Start<br><\/strong>We are saddened to report that Running Start funding is likely to be reduced this session, impacting student access during the summer months. This remarkable program has helped thousands of students access cost-effective college education while still in high school, and we know how deeply these cuts could be felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Advocacy at the Capitol<br><\/strong>Last week, we were proud to support our partners at Washington State Charter Schools Association as they brought 75 students to Olympia to meet with lawmakers and participate in a rally. It is always inspiring to see young people engage directly in the legislative process and advocate for their futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head into the final stretch, we remain grateful for your partnership and your advocacy. The final days of session matter \u2014 and together, we are continuing to push for policies that support students across Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are officially 10 days away from the end of the legislative session \u2014 and we are ready to finish strong. 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