Requiring the creation and maintenance of school maps in safe school plans.
SB 6042 requires Washington public school districts to create and maintain standardized school maps as part of their safe school plans. These maps must meet specific standards and be made available to local and state first responder agencies to improve emergency response coordination. The bill addresses documented issues with outdated or inconsistent mapping systems, where many districts lacked accurate facility data for emergencies. It mandates that school districts include these maps in their safe school plans, which also cover emergency drills, staff training, and communication protocols for student safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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