1. Advancing racial equity: wa state’s efforts
WA State DEI Council
Governor’s Executive Order & Directive
OFM HR; Results WA; DES; other state agency offices
Develops recommendations on statewide DEI policies and strategies.
Equity Office in Governor’s Office, HB1783|SB5776
Lead Sponsor: State Rep. Mia Gregerson, 33rd district
Racial Equity Team | Equity in Education
Legislative Advocacy
Racial Equity Team | CTC System
Policy review with Racial Equity Tool
3 Areas: Transitional Studies, Financial Aid, Undocumented Students
Ability to Benefit, $25 fee, BEdA/Dev Ed course alignment
State gov’t efforts
DEI Council:
WA state’s advisory and coordinating group and works collaboratively with the OFM Statewide Human Resources, Results Washington, DES, and State Agency Offices to support strategic diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across state government. .
The council develops recommendations on statewide diversity, equity and inclusion polices and strategies, and provides input on issues brought to the council by the HR Directors and Management Community and Results Washington.
City/county gov’t efforts
City of Seattle, King County, WA State – Leading with Racial Equity
CTC system efforts
Transitional Studies RET:
Address systemic inequities within the CTC system by evaluating system-level policies and practices applying a racial equity mindset.
Forward a series of recommendations in preparation for WACTC retreat on June 6th, 2019.