OSPI Pushes for Teacher Misconduct Reform | Seattle News

Washington’s education chief is launching a major overhaul to crack down on teacher misconduct, demanding faster reporting, expanded state oversight, and the power to launch investigations if districts fail to act. With student safety at the core, the Superintendent’s office seeks to close loopholes that let accused educators slip away, enforce 30-day reporting deadlines, and temporarily suspend licenses during probes—all while pushing for more investigators and clearer rules on digital boundaries with students. This isn’t just a tweak—it’s a decade-long push for accountability and trust in the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a89df68ec4e9dfc