Replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning.

 H-2529.2

HOUSE BILL 2142

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representative McClintock

Prefiled 12/15/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Education.

AN ACT Relating to replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning; amending RCW 28A.232.005 , 28A.232.010 , 28A.232.020 , 28A.232.030 , 28A.150.100 , 28A.225.020 , 28A.225.151 , 28A.250.070 , 28A.340.080 , 28A.340.085 , 28A.520.020 , 28A.525.162 , and 28A.525.166 ; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.500.015 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 28A.232.005 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 s 501 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Under Article IX of the Washington state Constitution, all children are entitled to an opportunity to receive a basic education. Although the state must assure that students in public schools have opportunities to participate in the instructional program of basic education, there is no obligation for either the state or school districts to provide that instruction using a particular delivery method or through a particular program.