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The return to in-person education in public schools is underway.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed two bills March 2, assuring students affected by the pandemic can graduate on time.

The first bill waived graduation requirements for students who were previously on track to graduate before the emergency. The other bill allowed a waiver for previously required make-up days for private school students.

Shortly after signing the bills, in response to direction from President Joe Biden, Inslee announced the addition of educators and licensed childcare workers to the current vaccine phase, indicating they...