A bill to expand access to medication abortion services for students at Washington’s public colleges and universities was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Monday. Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would require institutions with student health centers to offer medication abortion services by the 2026–27 academic year, […]
Nobles bill to expand student workers’ collective bargaining rights heard in committee
A bill to expand collective bargaining rights for student workers was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday. Senate Bill 5119, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), creates a framework for collective bargaining for student workers enrolled in academic or certificate programs at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and […]
Nobles bill to expand access to education, career training heard in committee
A bill to expand access to higher education and career training for Washington students with financial and systemic challenges was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5275, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), proposes changes to the Passport to Careers program to provide broader and more consistent support […]
Nobles bill to protect children who witness violent crimes heard in committee
A bill aimed at reducing the trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5169, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to allow out-of-court statements from child witnesses to be used as evidence in court, sparing them from the stress […]
Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources heard in committee
A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to include the perspectives of historically marginalized […]
Nobles bill to expand support for high-poverty schools heard in committee
A bill to expand resources for high-poverty schools and students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5120, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to strengthen the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) High Poverty by increasing eligibility and enhancing funding to better serve students across Washington. […]
Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding heard in committee
A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying future adjustments to a specific inflation model. The proposal aims to […]
Nobles bill to update anti-discrimination laws in schools heard in committee
A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly include protections for students based on immigration status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, and homelessness. It also distinguishes between sexual orientation, […]
Nobles bill to support incarcerated families heard in committee
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to expand access to parenting programs, enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals, and update language in state […]