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SGA 9098

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Senate

DENISE A. MARESTEIN RENTERIA

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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: January 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 Denise A. Marestein Renteria to the Professional Educator Standards Board for a four-year term. The board oversees teacher licensing and educator preparation programs in Washington State.

  • Appoints Denise A. Marestein Renteria as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.
  • Sets her term to begin on December 21, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.
  • Includes her full name in the bill text to formally record the appointment.

Who is affected

  • Professional Educator Standards Board members and staff — This appointment ensures continued representation of education professionals on the board that sets standards for teacher licensing and preparation programs in Washington State.
  • Educators and school staff — Teachers, principals, and other educators in Washington public and private schools may be affected by decisions made by the board during her term, including changes to licensing rules or educator preparation standards.
  • K-12 students — Students in Washington public schools may benefit from consistent educator standards and improved teacher quality due to board oversight.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:02 PM

Who Is Most Affected

Denise A. Marestein Renteria (appointee)Mixed Impact

As the appointee, she gains formal authority to participate in setting educator standards, licensing criteria, and oversight of teacher preparation programs. This is a neutral, role-based appointment with no direct financial or legal consequence beyond her service on the board.

Professional Educator Standards Board members and staffMixed Impact

Board members and staff continue to operate under existing statutory frameworks; this appointment does not alter their roles, responsibilities, or working conditions. It maintains continuity in board composition but does not change governance structure or staffing.

Educators and school staffMixed Impact

Educators may be indirectly affected by board decisions during Renteria’s term, but since the bill only appoints one member and does not change board authority, rules, or processes, the impact is minimal and indirect.

K-12 studentsMixed Impact

Students may benefit from stable educator standards, but this appointment alone does not alter policy, curriculum, or resource allocation — outcomes depend on collective board decisions over time, not this single appointment.

School districts and educators’ unionsMixed Impact

School districts and educators’ unions may experience continuity in licensing and certification processes, but the bill does not introduce new requirements, funding, or regulatory changes that would meaningfully affect operations or costs.