Washington SB5969: IEP transition plans

What the bill says

An act Relating to reducing duplication between high school and beyond plans and individualized education program transition plans; and amending RCW 28A.155.275, 28A.230.212, and 28A.155.220.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT Relating to reducing duplication between high school and beyond plans and individualized education program transition plans; and amending RCW 28A.155.275, 28A.230.212, and 28A.155.220. Sec. 1. RCW 28A.155.275 and 2025 c 368 s 3 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop and maintain a statewide online system for individualized education programs. In developing and implementing the online system, the superintendent of public instruction must collaborate with educational service districts or an information processing cooperative established under chapter 28A.310 RCW by agreement pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW. The superintendent may delegate implementation of the online system as authorized under RCW 28A.310.470. (2) The purpose of the online system is (b) Ensure compliance with federal and state special education requirements; (c) Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of individualized education program development and oversight; and (d) Improve educator collaboration and serve as an instructional tool designed to improve educational outcomes by aligning individualized supports and services with evidence-based instructional practices. (3) The online system (b) Incorporate safeguards to protect confidential student information, including compliance with the federal family educational rights and privacy act and any other applicable privacy laws; (c) Allow for secure, role-based access so that only authorized users may view or modify individualized education programs; (d) Be able to integrate emerging technologies …

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Sponsors

• Adrian Cortes (D) · primary sponsor
• Robert Hasegawa (D)
• T'wina Nobles (D)
• Sharon Shewmake (D)
• Wilson, Claire (D, 30)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 23, 2026: Chapter 147, 2026 Laws.
3. March 23, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 12, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 11, 2026: Speaker signed.
6. March 10, 2026: President signed.
7. March 9, 2026: Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. March 9, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments.
9. March 5, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
10. March 5, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Votes

• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 9, 2026): 48 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 5, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Appropriations: Do pass as amended by Committee on Education (March 2, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Education: Do pass as amended (February 24, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2026): 38 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Ways & Means: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5969 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass (February 9, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB5969?

SB5969 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): IEP transition plans.

What does SB5969 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to reducing duplication between high school and beyond plans and individualized education program transition plans; and amending RCW 28A.155.275, 28A.230.212, and 28A.155.220.

What is the status of SB5969?

Signed into law as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5969?

Adrian Cortes (D), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB5969?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5969&Year=2025