BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6332: Teacher shortage

Concerning the shortage of public school teachers and substitute teachers.

Summary

Increases the state salary allocation to school districts for beginning teachers.
Establishes hiring bonuses for new out-of-state teachers and in-state teachers hired in rural school districts, high poverty schools, and schools with identified equity gaps.
Creates a recruitment campaign for out-of-state teachers and prospective new teachers in Washington.
Develops a central depository that allows teachers to apply for jobs in multiple school districts and for school districts to have access to a broader pool of applicants.
Provides recruiting and hiring assistance to smaller school districts.
Funds teacher training to implement the new Careers in Education course.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6332), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the shortage of public school teachers and substitute teachers;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6332 (2025–26) RTA oversight · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6332 (2019–20) Marijuana product potency · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6332 (2017–18) Productivity board · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6332 (2013–14) Child injured/school proprty · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6332 (2011–12) Art & cultural facils/grants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6332 (2009–10) Human trafficking · Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2010
SB 6332 (2007–08) Housing finance commission · Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2008
SB 6332 (2005–06) Alcoholic beverage licenses · Did not pass · died in committee