Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4679: Wapato S.D./Ichishkiin lang.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 20, 2026
Commending the Wapato School District for its leadership in teaching the Ichishkiin language.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4679 HR 4679 ByRepresentatives Manjarrez, Pollet, Taylor, Chase, Dufault, Schmick, Mendoza, and Corry WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature recognizes the sovereignty, culture, and enduring heritage of the Yakama Nation and the importance of preserving Indigenous languages as an essential component of identity, history, and community; and WHEREAS, The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation has over 10,000 enrolled tribal members, representing one of the largest Native American nations in the state of Washington; and WHEREAS, Ichishkiin, a Sahaptin language of the Yakama Nation, has been taught in Wapato public schools since 2011, beginning under the leadership of TúulhÉ ̈nch (Roger Jacob) with the support and advocacy of Native American parents participating in the federal Johnson-O'Malley program; and WHEREAS, The program currently serves students in grades four through 12. Students in grades six through 12 may enroll in Ichishkiin language courses as part of their academic pathway, and upper-level courses offer students the opportunity to earn college credit through Heritage University with three continuous years of study; and WHEREAS, Wapato School District is the first high school in the state of Washington to enable students to earn the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy in an Indigenous language; and WHEREAS, The excellence of the Ichishkiin language program has been recognized nationally, with the Wapato School District's Johnson-O'Malley …
Sponsors
- Deb Manjarrez (R) · primary sponsor
- Gerry Pollet (D)
- Jamila Taylor (D)
- Rob Chase (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
- Joe Schmick (R)
- Gloria Mendoza (R)
- Chris Corry (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4679?
- HR4679 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Wapato S.D./Ichishkiin lang.
- What does HR4679 do?
- Commending the Wapato School District for its leadership in teaching the Ichishkiin language.
- What is the status of HR4679?
- Passed both chambers as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4679?
- Deb Manjarrez (R), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4679?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4679&Year=2025
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