2020 Bulletins

Number Sort descending Date Title File(s) Office/Program
B001-20 01/09/2020 The passage of HB 1714 allows any student between the ages of 16 and 21 who completes an Associate of Arts, Technical Arts, Applied Science or Science degree to obtain a high school diploma by written request to the College. System & School Improvement
B002-20 01/09/2020 The Regional Education Agreement (REA) was developed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) meet compliance mandates under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Student Engagement & Support
B003-20 02/13/2020 Since the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, school districts have been required to provide equitable services to private school students, teachers, and in some cases, other education personnel, and parents under several federal programs. Special Programs & Federal Accountability
B004-20 01/15/2020 The 2017 legislature passed two separate bills amending RCW 28A.320.192, HB 1444, and SB 5241. Student Engagement & Support
B005-20 01/23/2020 This bulletin updates expectations for districts interested in offering Bridge to College courses next year. Learning & Teaching
B006-20 02/06/2020 On May 13, 2019, Governor Inslee signed into law Substitute Senate Bill 5380, which requires school districts with 2000 students or more to obtain and maintain at least one set of opioid overdose reversal medication doses in each of its high schools. Student Engagement & Support
B007-20 02/03/2020 This bulletin provides a summary of the changes for graduation requirements that are in place for the Class of 2020 and beyond. A detailed Graduation Pathways Toolkit can be found on the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) website. Assessment & Student Information, Executive Services, Learning & Teaching, Career & Technical Education, Special Education, System & School Improvement
B008-20 02/06/2020 This bulletin provides a summary of the annual reporting requirements on instruction and assessment information in the Arts, Educational Technology, Health and Physical Education, and Social Studies to OSPI, including links for each content area for districts to report information for 2019-20. Reports must be completed by June 30, 2020. Assessment & Student Information, Information Technology Services, Learning & Teaching
B009-20 02/14/2020 Attached to this bulletin are Forms SPI 1302C and SPI 1302D. School districts, charter schools,
and tribal compact schools are to use these forms to file preliminary and final claims for funding
to help offset costs incurred for petitions filed with juvenile court(s) because of student truancy.
School Apportionment
B010-20 02/20/2020 Every year the Teacher of the Year program celebrates the hard work and dedication of public school teachers and selects one educator as the Washington State Teacher of the Year. Educator Growth & Development
B011-20 02/20/2020 The purpose of this bulletin is to inform school districts of the calculation and distribution of their student transportation operations allocation for the 2019–20 school year. Student Transportation
B012-20 02/20/2020 In 2019, the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH) made changes to WAC 246-105, which establishes requirements for immunizations in all public and private schools and child care centers. Student Engagement & Support
B013-20 02/28/2020 Preparation for Possible Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in Washington State Student Engagement & Support
B014-20 03/03/2020 Further Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance as of March 3, 2020 Student Engagement & Support
B015-20 03/06/2020 This bulletin provides instructions for claiming the annual state salary bonus for teachers who have attained national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Educator Growth & Development
B016-20 03/06/2020 As of March 6, 2020, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state has been mostly limited to King and Snohomish counties. However, school districts statewide should be actively engaging in contingency planning now, should the need for closures arise.
Student Engagement & Support
B017-20 05/20/2020 This bulletin provides instructions and materials to assist high schools in submitting nominations and identifying students who may qualify for a 2019–20 Washington State Honors Award from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Special Programs & Federal Accountability
B018-20 03/12/2020 Second Substitute House Bill 1216 (2019–20) Session Law relates to nonfirearm measures to increase school safety and student well-being in public schools. Student Engagement & Support
B019-20 03/13/2020 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state, Governor Inslee announced on March 13 that all public and private K–12 schools in the state will be closed through Friday, April 24. Executive Services
B020-20 04/09/2020 Associated with the implementation of the Student Transportation Allocation Reporting System (STARS) is the use of the reported data to provide a relative efficiency rating of school district transportation operations. Student Transportation
B021-20 03/18/2020 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state, Governor Inslee announced on March 13 that all public and private K–12 schools in the state will be closed through Friday, April 24. Executive Services
B022-20 03/20/2020 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington, Governor Inslee announced on March 13 that all public and private K–12 school facilities in the state will be closed and prohibited from providing traditional in-person instructional activities through April 24.
Executive Services
B023-20 05/01/2020 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Application Packet School Year 2020-21 Child Nutrition Services
B024-20 03/23/2020 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state, Governor Jay Inslee announced on March 13 that all public and private K–12 school facilities will be closed and prohibited from providing traditional in-person instructional activities through April 24.
Executive Services
B025-20 03/23/2020 To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state, Governor Jay Inslee announced on March 13 that all public and private K–12 school facilities will be closed and prohibited from providing traditional in-person instructional activities through April 24.
Executive Services