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SGA 9317

In Committee

Senate

JENNIFER VASILEZ

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  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
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  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
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Introduced: January 21, 2026
Last Action: January 22, 2026
Status: S EL/K-12
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AI Analysis

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This bill formally appoints Jennifer Vasilez to the Professional Educator Standards Board for a three-year term. Her role will involve helping set standards and rules for educator licensing and conduct across Washington’s public schools.

  • Appoints Jennifer Vasilez as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.
  • Sets the term of service from January 8, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
  • Fills a vacancy on the board created by the expiration of a prior appointment.

Who is affected

  • Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) members and staff — The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is the state body responsible for licensing and setting standards for educators in Washington. This appointment helps fill a seat on the board.
  • Public school educators and administrators in Washington — As a board member, Jennifer Vasilez will help shape educator licensing rules, professional standards, and disciplinary actions affecting all public school teachers, principals, and other certified educators in the state.
Effective: January 8, 2026
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Who Is Most Affected

Public school educators and administrators in WashingtonMixed Impact

As a board member, Jennifer Vasilez will help shape educator licensing rules, professional standards, and disciplinary actions affecting all public school teachers, principals, and other certified educators in the state.

Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) members and staffMixed Impact

This appointment helps fill a seat on the board, ensuring continuity and representation in the governance of educator standards and licensing.