Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5859: Competency-based assessments

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Plain-language summary

SB 5859 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding opportunities for competency-based assessments in graduation pathway options. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.