Supporting the implementation of competency-based education.

 S-0179.2

SENATE BILL 5189

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senators Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, C. Wilson, Kauffman, Hasegawa, and Saldaña

Prefiled 01/08/25. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

AN ACT Relating to supporting the implementation of competency-based education; amending RCW 28A.230.125 ; adding a new chapter to Title 28A RCW; and repealing RCW 28A.300.810 .

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Competencies" mean the rigorous, shared expectations for learning that encompass knowledge, skills, and abilities across grade levels. Competencies are broader than learning standards and may encompass multiple learning standards. Competencies are transparent, measurable, relevant, and transferable to multiple contexts.