Legislative Information
An important part of education occurs outside the classroom, in the hands of state legislators who help shape the amount of funding schools receive, educational standards and public policy decisions. Approximately 75% of the Evergreen Public Schools funding comes from the state of Washington.
K-12 Funding and Budget Challenges
How School Funding Works
A primer on how the state of Washington funds K-12 education. (Click the image above to view)
How to Help
Lobbyist Melissa Gombosky share tips and ideas on how to best lobby lawmakers for funding for schools.
Legislative Priorities
A summary of the priorities for the 2025 legislative session set by the EPS Board of Directors
See also: Core issues with school funding in Washington (from the Washington Association of School Administrators)
State Legislators Who Represent EPS Families
The EPS enrollment area includes three legislative districts. Below are the legislators who will represent EPS families in 2025. (* indicates lawmakers who were elected to new positions and will start their term in January 2025). To find the legislators for your home address, go to the state's Find My District online tool.
District 17
*Sen. Paul Harris (R)
Office: 360-786-7976
Rep. Kevin Waters (R)
Office: 360-786-7994
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*Rep. David Stuebe (R)
Contact Info TBD
District 18
*Sen. Adrian Cortes (D)
(Subject to recount)
Contact Info TBD
Rep. Stephanie McClintock (R)
Office:360-786-7850
*Rep. John Ley (R)
Contact info TBD
District 49
Sen. Annette Cleveland (D)
Office: 360-786-7696
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Rep. Sharon Wylie (D)
Office:360-786-7924
Rep. Monica Stonier (D)
Office: 360-786-7872
Other Legislative Information
Updates on school issues: The Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) gives weekly updates on legislative issues and developments that can be accessed at: https://wssda.org/advocacy/legislative-updates