SSB 5574 Bill Timeline

Legal Title	AN ACT Relating to instruction on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino American, and Black American history in public schools;
Bill Description	Providing instruction on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino American, and Black American history in public schools.

Date Introduced	01/20/2026
Originating Chamber	Senate
Biennium	2025-26
Total Campaign Dollars Backing Bill	$6,569,006.50

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, OFFICE OF (OSPI)

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Hearing	Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (Public)
Hearing	Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (Public)
Hearing	Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (Executive)

Go to SSB 5574 at leg.wa.gov

Strong Momentum

02/06/2026

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

01/22/2026

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

01/20/2026

Minority; without recommendation.

01/20/2026

Minority; do not pass.

01/20/2026

EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

01/12/2026

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

01/29/2025

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.