Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1295: Reading and writing literacy
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2026
Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
What the bill says
An act Relating to using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students; amending RCW 28A.320.202, 28A.300.530, 28A.300.570, 28A.300.720, and 28A.320.260; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.710 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.715 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 28A.320.202; and repealing RCW 28A.410.285, 28A.415.350, 28A.415.360, and 28A.415.400. NEW SECTION.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students; amending RCW 28A.320.202, 28A.300.530, 28A.300.570, 28A.300.720, and 28A.320.260; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.710 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.715 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 28A.320.202; and repealing RCW 28A.410.285, 28A.415.350, 28A.415.360, and 28A.415.400. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1)(a) The legislature finds that learning to read and write is a core element of the state's statutory program of basic education and is the foundation for many other elements of the basic education program. The legislature recognizes that, during the 2023-24 school year, percent of grade three students and 40 percent of grade four students were identified as reading below grade level. (b) The legislature recognizes that, during the 2021-22 school year, the system established to screen students in grades kindergarten through grade two for risks associated with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, identified over 20 percent of students as at risk and in need of additional supports. (2)(a) The legislature finds that, in 2009, the United States department of education published a practice guide with evidence-based suggestions for implementing multitier interventions that are feasible and based on evidence from rigorous research. One of …