Quarterly Roundtable: Prefiling & Launch‑Readiness (Hybrid): Lawmakers may pre‑file bills beginning the first Monday in December (which falls on December 7, 2026). Meeting that first week lets us review early filings in real time, make final testimony/hearing assignments, and solidify our January 2026 launch plan. We will also walk through the Legislature’s Committee Sign‑In (CSI) …
Quarterly Roundtable: Back‑to‑School Agenda & Interim Advocacy (Hybrid): As public schools and colleges settle into the year, this convening aims to turn community power input into fall action. We use this time to the help shape draft bill ideas and budget requests and prepare for the Legislature’s late‑fall committee/assembly days (customarily held in November/December and announced …
Quarterly Roundtable: Post‑Session Debrief & Implementation Playbook (Hybrid): With the short session complete and the Governor’s post‑adjournment bill‑action period concluded (the Legislature publishes the specific deadline each year), we seek to utilize this time pivot from passing policy to ensure that policy works for Black students. We seek to summarize outcomes and clear milestones for Black …
Pre‑Session Strategy Summit: Two days before opening day of Washington’s 60‑day regular session (Monday, January 12, 2026, as set by the Legislature’s “second Monday in January” rule), we will finalize and share BESR’s 2026 priorities. We’ll review the first week’s posted committee schedules and assign testimony roles so students, families, educators, and allies are ready …