Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5271: School nurse requirement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5271 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring school districts of the first class to employ a school nurse. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to requiring school districts of the first class to employ a school nurse;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Wellman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.