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HB 1877

Eliminating the offices, agencies, programs, and services of the public education system that do not have direct daily interaction with students.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Corry and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1877 would eliminate Washington education offices and programs lacking direct daily student contact, potentially removing critical support services and infrastructure without clearly defined scope or impact analysis.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
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Bill Summary · HB 1877

Legislative bill overview

HB 1877 would eliminate education offices, agencies, programs, and services deemed to lack "direct daily interaction with students" in Washington's public education system. The bill provides no specific list of targeted entities, instead using this criterion as the standard for removal. This represents a significant restructuring of state-level education administration and support services.

Why is this important

The bill could substantially alter how education is delivered by removing support infrastructure—potentially including curriculum development, special education services, English language learner programs, data systems, teacher training, compliance monitoring, and other backend functions. The broad language means the actual scope of cuts depends entirely on how "direct daily interaction with students" is interpreted and implemented, creating substantial uncertainty about educational outcomes and equity.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: "Direct daily interaction" is undefined, making it unclear which programs survive; does this include school counselors, special education coordinators, or English learner specialists who may support rather than directly teach students?
  • Equity and compliance risks: Elimination of offices managing special education, Title I funding, civil rights compliance, and English language learner services could violate federal law and harm vulnerable student populations
  • Administrative capacity: Removing education department functions could cripple the state's ability to oversee districts, allocate resources, manage accountability systems, and respond to crises
  • Teacher support elimination: Programs for professional development, curriculum standards, and teacher certification oversight lack direct student contact but are foundational to educational quality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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