Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Wednesday that Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, sponsored to enhance administration capabilities at state charter schools.
House Bill 2853 will allow the Washington State Charter School Commission to hire an executive director and other employees.
The House and Senate approved the bill by large bipartisan majorities.
Harris did not attend Wednesday’s bill signing due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, but he put out a statement applauding the action.
“I’m very happy for our charter schools,” he said. “I believe every school in Washington, whether it’s public, private or chartered, deserves the opportunity to be successful. When our schools are successful, our kids are successful.”
HB 2853 will take effect June 10.
