Each year, the Kent School District (KSD) Board of Directors reviews and selects legislative priorities to advocate to state lawmakers during the upcoming Washington State legislative session. At its September 23 meeting, the Board approved the following five legislative priorities:

1. Full Funding of Basic Education

2. Support for Special Education Programs

3. Equitable PK-12 School Funding

4. Amply Funded Staffing Levels

5. Transportation Funding

These priorities reflect the district's commitment to ensuring all students have the resources and support they need in alignment with KSD's mission of successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Following board approval, the five legislative priorities were submitted to the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) on October 4 by Director Laura Williams, who serves as the Board's Legislative Representative. Williams attended the WSSDA General Assembly and developed the initial list of potential priorities based on statewide discussions and issues affecting KSD.