SB 6278: Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
Signed into law: Chapter 49, Laws of 2026
- Sponsor
- Wellman
- Introduced
- January 22, 2026
- Status
- C 49 L 26
- Last action
- Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 14, 2026)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Requires the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs to include the following components: program standards, educator role standards, evidence submitted by programs, and input from community constituents and prekindergarten through grade 12 partners. Provides a process and directives for when preparation program performance is out of alignment with standards and requirements. Changes submission frequency requirements for student-teacher field placement plans.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 202686 yea · 7 nay · 5 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 202646 yea · 3 nay
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