Every year on January 16, Washington’s public schools participate in Temperance and Good Citizenship Day (TAGCD). On this day, social studies teachers must coordinate a voter registration event in each social studies class attended by high school seniors, providing the necessary materials and instructional time for students to complete the registration process in class. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS), prepares and publishes materials for educators to support the teaching of elections and voting in Washington.
OSPI Reports to the Legislature
The State Legislature assigns work to OSPI through legislation. Sometimes, the assigned work concludes in a report back to the Legislature describing what OSPI has done, data collected, next steps, and at times, recommendations.
Reports going back to 2022 are included below. If the report title says "Update," it means the Legislature requires OSPI to submit more than one report on the topic.