b'geographic areas for increasedFree Meals (AEA Priority) WAMOAs 2025 priorities, and program costs associated withWould have required all districts,most of them expressed interest rising fuel costs. charter schools and tribal- in fall school visits. Senators Died in Senate Earlycompact schools to providedinclude Sen. Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Learning/K-12. breakfast and lunch withoutHarbor); Sen. Matt Boehnke ESSB 5694Statewide Boiler Operatorcharge to all students who request(R-Pasco); Sen. Leonard Christian Certification (AEA opposed) them, beginning in SY 2026-27. (R-Spokane Valley); Sen. Mark Would have required schoolDied in Senate EarlySchoesler (R-Ritzville); Sen. Keith districts to have certified boilerLearning/K-12. Wagoner (R-Sedro Wooley); Sen. operators on staff with noSSB 5190 Exempting Certain PublicChris Gildon (R-Puyallup); Sen. increase in State funding.School Buildings from the State EnergyYasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma), Died in House Appropriations. Performance Standard the new chair of Senate Capital HB 1404 Increasing Student Access toWould have exempted a publicBudget (7 senators). Free Meals (AEA Priority) school building from the StateRepresentatives include Rep. Would have required all districts,Energy Performance Standard if itCarolyn Eslick (R-Sultan); Rep. charter schools and tribal- meets one of three criteria. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn); compact schools to providedDied in Senate Environment,Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah); breakfast and lunch withoutEnergy and Technology. Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine); charge to all students who requestAEA 2025 Interim Plans - WAMOA Rep. Stephanie McClintock them, beginning in SY 2026-27. Doug and Mitch met with 32(R-Vancouver); Rep. Mari Leavitt Died in House Appropriations. senators and representativescontinued next pageSB 5253 Increasing Student Access toduring the session to shareGOLD PARTNERComprehensive solutions for every room in the school.We have products for every room in the school. The 8450 Series combines an independently operated eyewash with a solid brass spout for a space-saving design in the lab. The EVR Series delivers the added safety of touchless operation with the durability needed for school restrooms. Both are designed to provide another level of safety for students and staff.Learn more at chicagofaucets.com.GOLD PARTNERWAMOA JOURNALSUMMER 2025 27'