Bill requiring school directors to get trained in school finances passes Senate

SB 6247 is one of two bills that resulted from the financial turmoil of the Prescott School District.

By: Erick Bengel, Olympia Bureau

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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OLYMPIA — A bill that would require school board directors to receive training in school district finances has passed the state Senate.

SB 6247 is one of two bills that state Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, introduced this session with lessons learned from Prescott School District’s financial turmoil in mind.

The school district — one of seven in binding conditions and the only one in Washington under enhanced financial oversight — could be the …

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