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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5769

SB 5769: Transition to kindergarten

Addressing transition to kindergarten programs.

Summary

  • Limits the annual average full-time equivalent (AAFTE) eligible children enrolled in the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Program to the state-funded AAFTE specified in the omnibus appropriations act.
  • Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collaborate with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a recommended plan for phasing in the TTK Program.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5769), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 26, 2025
  4. Passed HouseApr 22, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 17, 2025
  6. LawMay 17, 2025
Prime sponsor
Lisa Wellman (D-41)
Introduced
February 21, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
May 17, 2025
Session law
Chapter 342, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5769, ESB 5769

AN ACT Relating to transition to kindergarten programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D-41)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Claire Wilson D-30T'wina Nobles D-28

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 26, 2025
Version voted on: ESB 5769
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican15400
How each member voted

Yea (45)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2025
Version voted on: ESB 5769
79 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54302
Republican251400
How each member voted

Yea (79)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 24, 2025
Version voted on: ESB 5769
44 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican15400
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESB 5769)
  2. Chapter 342, 2025 Laws. (ESB 5769)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5769)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5769)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5769)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5769)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5769)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5769)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5769)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5769)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5769)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 5769)
  13. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5769)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5769)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5769)
  16. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (ESB 5769)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5769)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5769)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5769)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5769)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5769)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5769)
  23. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5769)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5769)
  25. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (ESB 5769)

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