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Back to back great things for #foodinsecure college/CTC students: @RepJimmyGomez reintroduced #EATSAct to repeal structural barriers to #SNAP & today, @GovInslee signed #HB1559 to provide campus benefits hubs & navigators so students can apply for #BasicNeeds benefits
Following the passage of #HB1559 in this year’s #waleg session to support student basic needs, we’re excited to be in Washington, D.C., this week and continue learning about how to end hunger at postsecondary institutions of higher education! #hungerpc23
Senate now considering amendment from @SenEmilyRandall restoring campus anti-hunger task force, trauma informed benefits navigation, and single source on campus to connect with benefits #HB1559
The WA Senate passed #HB1559 to establish basic needs navigators at public colleges by a vote of 29 to 20. Shouldn’t have been partisan because the evidence of need is abundant. House & Senate will now resolve differences. Let’s get it done! #waleg
Rep @TheRightMindy spent two minutes on why implicit bias training may not always be effective, and no one spoke against #HB1559 before its passing. She did clarify that it is not intended to prevent inclusivity and diversity pd. 1/2
After making it past the #waleg house of origin cutoff last week, we’re excited to continue helping @WAstudents advance a number of our priority bills ⤵️ 📚 #HB1316 - improving access to #dualcredit programs 📚 #HB1559 - supporting postsecondary student #basicneeds #waedu (1/3)
Thank you @SeaTimesOpinion: #HB1784 needs swift action but also #FoodInsecurity outlook requires long term response and #CollectiveAction #waleg @WAHouseDems @WaHouseGOP @WaSenate @WaSenateGOP #SHB1238 #HB1559 #SHB1447 #HB1477 #SB5486 #budget #EndHunger @NWHarvest
Thank you @SeaTimesOpinion: #HB1784 needs swift action but also #FoodInsecurity outlook requires long term response and #CollectiveAction #waleg @WAHouseDems @WaHouseGOP @WaSenate @WaSenateGOP #SHB1238 #HB1559 #SHB1447 #HB1477 #SB5486 #budget #EndHunger @NWHarvest
The WA basic needs hubs and hunger-free campus bill #HB1559 just passed the State House 57-40 and is on its way to the Senate! 🎉 #waleg app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?b…
Our priorities: #SHB1238 expand #SchoolMeals to more food insecure students #HB1559 connect postsecondary students to #BasicNeeds resources Add $6m to #SNAPMatch programs for produce Incr funds for #foodbanks Also #HB1447 #HB1477 and #RentStabilization #waleg 2/4
Read full #Thread and here's my two main takeaways: 1) This underscores the need for expert, trauma informed navigation to connect students to #SNAP & other resources. Urging pull and floor vote on #HB1559 #waleg 2) #FarmBill must recognize #RealCollege needs #EATSAct
We call for good policy to meet the need: #HB1238 expanding access to healthy school meals to low-income grade schools #HB1559 helping postsecondary students access #BasicNeeds resources #HB1784 early action to help community orgs respond to #HungerCliff #waleg
Some folks think student basic needs insecurity isn't as bad at 4-year colleges. Wrong! In Washington State, HALF of all college students experience basic needs insecurity no matter where they attend. We need @WAHouseDems in #waleg to pass #HB1559! app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?Bi…
Thank you @GovInslee for rallying students and constituent lobbyists here today to make clear that #HigherEd success depends on what we do today to ensure students can access resources for #food #housing #health #childcare #BasicNeeds #HB1559 #SB5566 #waleg
We want to think about the needs of students in a comprehensive approach, getting informed support with one stop, says Rep @DebraEntenman urging yes vote for #HB1559 to provide #BasicNeeds support for students with #foodinsecurity #housingsecurity in policy committee #waleg
This morning the WA Senate holds a hearing on legislation to require basic needs hubs/navigators at all public colleges, following CA, OR, and IL. Happy to testify in support! #SB5566 #HB1559 seattletimes.com/seattle-news/h…
"Joel Anderson, student lobbyist for @uw_gpss, gave a great summary of the need for this legislation [#HB1559]." #waedu Thanks to @NWHarvest for the shout-out in their Week 4 legislative update! Watch my testimony below and read more #waleg news here ⏩ northwestharvest.org/news-insights/…
"Joel Anderson, student lobbyist for @uw_gpss, gave a great summary of the need for this legislation [#HB1559]." #waedu Thanks to @NWHarvest for the shout-out in their Week 4 legislative update! Watch my testimony below and read more #waleg news here ⏩ northwestharvest.org/news-insights/…
Navigators provide trauma informed assistance, knowing the personal needs of students and decreasing the stress of applying to get them needed resources says student intern Jacob Katz with @SBCTCWashington #waleg #HB1559
