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SGA 9059

In Committee

Senate

NICOLE A. TALBERT

  1. Introduced (completed)
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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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    Opposite Chamber (not started)
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    Governor (not started)
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    Signed (not started)

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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: March 12, 2026
Status: S Rules
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This bill formally appoints Nicole A. Talbert to the Professional Educator Standards Board for a three-year term. It does not change laws or policies—only confirms her appointment.

  • Appoints Nicole A. Talbert as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board
  • Sets her term to begin on April 27, 2023
  • Sets her term to end on June 30, 2026

Who is affected

  • Professional Educator Standards Board members and staff — The board oversees educator licensing, standards, and professional development in Washington State.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:01 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Nicole A. TalbertMixed Impact

    As the appointee, Ms. Talbert gains formal recognition and authority to participate in setting educator standards, licensing criteria, and professional development policies—though this is a standard governance role with no unique financial or personal gain beyond service.

  • Professional Educator Standards Board members and staffMixed Impact

    The board’s composition and expertise influence educator licensing, discipline, and professional standards—this appointment does not alter the board’s statutory authority, powers, or funding, so operational impact is minimal.

  • Washington educators and school professionalsMixed Impact

    Teachers, administrators, and other licensed educators may experience subtle shifts in standards interpretation or enforcement depending on the appointee’s background, but since this is a routine appointment to fill an existing seat, no major policy change is introduced.

  • School districts and Educational Service DistrictsMixed Impact

    School districts and ESDs rely on PESB for licensing and standards guidance; this appointment does not change funding, mandates, or compliance requirements, so administrative impact is negligible.

  • Students and familiesMixed Impact

    Families and students are indirectly affected by educator qualifications and standards, but since this bill only confirms an individual appointment without altering policy, no measurable impact on student outcomes or access to education is expected.