Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee

Contact Information

The Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee was created by OSPI as mandated by the 2019 Legislature in SB 5023 and by the 2020 Legislature in SB 6066. OSPI is charged to "...identify and make available ethnic studies materials and resources for use in grades kindergarten through twelve." The Legislature states in RCW 28A.150.210 that "A basic education is an evolving program of instruction that is intended to provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens..." The Legislature also intends to encourage public schools with students in grades seven through twelve to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the materials and resources.

Authorizing Legislation

Senate Bill 6066 (2020) An act relating to ethnic studies materials and resources for public school students in grades kindergarten through six; amending RCW 28A.655.300 and 28A.300.112.
Senate Bill 5023 (2019) Concerning an ethnic studies curriculum for public school students.
RCW 28A.150.210 Basic education—Goals of school districts.

Ethnic Studies Community Agreements

Washington State Ethnic Studies Framework and Supporting Materials

The Ethnic Studies page contains The Washington State Ethnic Studies Framework and all supporting materials and resources from the Washington State Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee.

Committee Meetings

Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee meetings are co-facilitated by Verónica Vélez, Associate Professor, Secondary Education and Education & Social Justice at Western Washington University; Denisha Saucedo, Educator-FWPS; and Brooke Brown, Educator-CPSD.

Past Meetings