As of September 1st, 2011 Highly Capable Education is legally mandated as a part of basic education in the state of Washington. The Washington State Constitution holds that funding basic education is the paramount duty of the state. As part of basic education, funding should now be protected and stable, and not subject to elimination every legislative session as has been the case in years past. This change puts Washington at the forefront of the nation in providing an appropriate education to highly capable students. The addition of highly capable programs to the definition of Basic Education is the culmination of over 25 years of advocacy on the part of the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education, parent groups such as the Academic Booster Club, students, and educators. Thank you to everyone who played a role in assuring access to an appropriate education for our highly capable students!
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