Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2142: Remote and hybrid learning
Status: In committee, January 20, 2026
Replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning.
What the bill says
An act Relating to replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning; amending RCW 28A.232.005, 28A.232.010, 28A.232.020, 28A.232.030, 28A.150.100, 28A.225.020, 28A.225.151, 28A.250.070, 28A.340.080, 28A.340.085, 28A.520.020, 28A.525.162, and 28A.525.166; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.500.015.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning; amending RCW 28A.232.005, 28A.232.010, 28A.232.020, 28A.232.030, 28A.150.100, 28A.225.020, 28A.225.151, 28A.250.070, 28A.340.080, 28A.340.085, 28A.520.020, 28A.525.162, and 28A.525.166; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.500.015. Sec. 1. RCW 28A.232.005 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 s 501 are each amended to read as follows: (1) Under Article IX of the Washington state Constitution, all children are entitled to an opportunity to receive a basic education. Although the state must assure that students in public schools have opportunities to participate in the instructional program of basic education, there is no obligation for either the state or school districts to provide that instruction using a particular delivery method or through a particular program. (2) The legislature finds ample evidence of the need to examine and reconsider policies under which ((alternative))remote and hybrid learning that occurs outside the classroom using an individual student learning plan may be considered equivalent to full-time attendance in school, including for funding purposes. Previous legislative studies have raised questions about financial practices and accountability in remote and hybrid learning courses, previously known as alternative learning experience courses. Since 2005, there has been significant enrollment growth in ((alternative learning experience))remote and hybrid learning online courses, with evidence of unexpected financial impact when large numbers of nonresident …
Sponsors
- Stephanie McClintock (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.
- : First reading, referred to Education.
- : Prefiled for introduction.
Subjects: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Common questions
- What is HB2142?
- HB2142 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Remote and hybrid learning.
- What does HB2142 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to replacing statutory references to alternative learning experiences with remote and hybrid learning; amending RCW 28A.232.005, 28A.232.010, 28A.232.020, 28A.232.030, 28A.150.100, 28A.225.020, 28A.225.151, 28A.250.070, 28A.340.080, 28A.340.085, 28A.520.020, 28A.525.162, and 28A.525.166; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.500.015.
- What is the status of HB2142?
- In committee as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM. (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2142?
- Stephanie McClintock (R).
- Where is the official record for HB2142?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2142&Year=2025
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