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11th District Education Survey

From the office of State Representative Steve Bergquist

Below are questions on multiple pieces of legislation under consideration this session to address problems in K-12 Education that have come about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a moment to read a brief summary of each policy and let me know whether or not you support the measure. 
1.Governor Inslee recently issued a proclamation requiring schools across the state to offer students the opportunity for in-person schooling at least two days a week. 

Please note: Parents are free to choose to keep their student in remote schooling. The proclamation only requires schools give students the option to return to part-time in-person schooling.

Do you agree with this proclamation, or do you think local school districts should make the decisions around schools re-opening?
2.If you have a student, or if you were to have a student, in your family, how would you want your student to receive instruction in light of this proclamation?
3.House Bill 1476: Temporarily adjusts local levy formulas to stabilize school funding. Funding formulas are based on enrollment, which has decreased due to COVID-19. By using enrollment numbers from the 2019-2020 school year, school funding will hold steady through the pandemic, providing predictability and stability to students and districts.
4.House Bill 1121: Allows for flexibility in graduation requirements for Washington students impacted by COVID-19. Without many elements of the school year taking place, school districts need flexibility in order to determine on an individual basis if students meet graduation requirements.
5.Your responses are anonymous, so if you'd like a personal reply:
a. Send me an email; or
b. Leave your name and phone number (optional)