Welcome to the Horace Mann Legislation page. During the school year we’ll try to keep parents up to date on what’s going on in the district and in Olympia regarding education. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Legislative Chair Marco Montanez montanezx4@gmail.com.
More than 300 PTA advocates came together at the SeaTac Marriott on October 19 and 20th to decide the Washington State PTA legislative agenda for the 2013-14 biennium. As in past years, education reform and funding remained high on the priority list adopted by delegates to the 34th Legislative Assembly. The top five priority issues identified by delegates are:
In addition, delegates supported nine other issues, and rejected four of those proposed by members and/or local units and councils. A complete list of the issues on the platform, along with links to more information about each, is available here.
Visit the Secretary of State Elections Division website to learn about ballots, measures, initiatives or referendums and outcomes. http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/
Get details on the Lake Washington School District budget. Find the General Budget Summary document here and contacts for submitting suggestions or comments.
Join others in Olympia on January 24th, 2013 for Legislative Focus Day to rally, lobby and learn about the issues and our impact. If you cannot attend in person, join via email or Facebook. This is your chance to speak up for your kids!
Ever wondered how school funding is decided at the state level? Why does there seem to be enough money for technology and new buildings but not for supplies or needed staff positions? The answer lies in the state of Washington’s school funding system. For a better understanding of how school funding works please visit information available on LWSD School Funding site.
Do you have an opinion on education that you would like to share with your state representatives in Olympia? Send them an email or call them – remember that you are your child’s number one advocate and supporter.
State Senator Rodney Tom tom.rodney@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7694
State Representative Ross Hunter hunter.ross@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7936
State Representative Deb Eddy eddy.deb@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7848
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