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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1450

HB 1450: Transition to kindergarten

Concerning transition to kindergarten programs.

Summary

  • Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) programs according to specified requirements, and to work with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to authorize programs, approve sites, and set enrollment caps.
  • Authorizes school districts to operate TTK programs according to specified requirements, including to promote coordinated systems of early childhood services and complete Early Achievers activities.
  • Limits early entry to kindergarten to children who are likely to be successful in kindergarten.
  • Requires the implementation of a data system across all state-funded early learning, elementary, and secondary education programs.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1450), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)
Introduced
January 21, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1450, SHB 1450

AN ACT Relating to transition to kindergarten programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Skyler Rude R-16Suzanne Schmidt R-4Sharon Wylie D-49Lisa Parshley D-22Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Greg Nance D-23Gerry Pollet D-46Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1450)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1450)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1450)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1450)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1450)
  8. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  9. Minority; without recommendation.
  10. Minority; do not pass.
  11. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1450 in other sessions

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

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