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WSCA Legislative Update

WSCA members visited legislators and heard from key decision makers at the Capitol this week during the 2015 Day on the Hill. In addition to one-on-one meetings with lawmakers, WSCA members heard from Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Chris Reykdal, and representatives from WEA, WSPA, WASA, OSPI and the Governor’s Office about priority issues this legislative session. Thanks to everyone who attended.

HB 1591, the “High School and Beyond Plan” bill supported by WSCA and introduced by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, did not move from the Appropriations Committee this week after concerns about the potential fiscal impact caused some concern. However, WSCA will continue to work through the concerns and keep advocating for a framework around HSBPs this session.

HB 1760, Rep. Tana Senn’s legislation proposing to provide students with skills that promote mental health and well being and increase academic performance, also did not pass out of the House Appropriations Committee by Friday. However, the Senate version of the bill, SB 5688, sponsored by Sen. Steve Litzow, is in the Senate Rules Committee. This may be an issue included in a final omnibus education bill to be introduced later this session.

Fortunately, SHB 1295 and 2SSB 5437, the “Breakfast After the Bell” bills, both moved from their respective committees and are both in Rules Committees.

Next week, legislators move from committee hearings to floor action, where they will be passing bills from one chamber to the other. Bills have until March 11 to cross over.

Bill Tracking and Summary List

Bill Details Status Sponsor Priority Position

SHB 1031

College in the high school H 2nd Reading JohnsonExpanding participation in college in the high school programs.

Summary: Allows tenth grade students to participate in the college in the high school program. Requires college credits for completion of the program to be applied toward degree requirements at The Evergreen State College.

HB 1081 (Dead)

College in the high school H Education SullivanExpanding participation in the college in the high school programs.

Summary: Allows tenth grade students to participate in the college in the high school program.

SHB 1138 Higher ed mental health H 2nd Reading Orwall

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Oyster Bay Public Affairs

Creating a task force on mental health and suicide prevention in higher education.

Summary: Requires Forefront at the University of Washington to convene a task force on mental health and suicide prevention at public and private institutions of higher education to determine what policies, resources, and technical assistance are needed to support the institutions in improving access to mental health services and improving suicide prevention responses. Expires July 1, 2017.

HB 1164

Student nutrition/grant prog H Rules R RiccelliCreating a competitive equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools.

Summary: Establishes the apple a day act of 2015. Creates a competitive equipment assistance grant program, to be known as the apple a day program, to enhance overall student nutrition in public schools. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to establish a competitive process to prioritize applications for state assistance. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SHB 1236

College bound scholarship H 2nd Reading Ortiz-SelfAllowing certain school personnel to witness a student's college bound scholarship pledge if the student's parent or guardian is unavailable.

Summary: Allows a school counselor or an administrator to witness a student's college bound scholarship pledge if the parent or guardian is unavailable.

HB 1243 (Dead)

Truancy of students H Judiciary MuriProviding flexibility for how school districts address truancy of students.

Summary: Reduces the administrative and paperwork load for school districts and the court system by providing flexibility for how school districts address truancy.

SHB 1295(2SSB 5437)

Breakfast after the bell H Rules R Hudgins SupportConcerning breakfast after the bell programs.

Summary: Requires each high-needs school to offer breakfast after the bell to each student and provide adequate time for students to eat. Requires the state to provide, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to administer, one-time start-up allocation grants of six thousand dollars to each high-needs school implementing a breakfast after the bell program. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Develop and distribute procedures and guidelines for the implementation of this act; and (2) Dedicate staff within the office to offer training and technical and marketing assistance to public schools and school districts related to offering breakfast after the bell. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SHB 1345 Professional learning H Approps Lytton



Adopting a definition and standards of professional learning.

Summary: Adopts a statewide definition of effective professional learning. Directs public schools and school districts to establish targeted, sustained, relevant professional learning opportunities that meet the definition and are aligned to state and district goals. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

HB 1363 (Dead)(SB 5327)

H.S. certificates/graduation H Education HuntEliminating the requirement to obtain a certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement to graduate from high school.

Summary: Eliminates the certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement needed to graduate from high school.

HB 1385(SSB 5063)

Revenue growth for education

H Approps Magendanz

Prioritizing state revenue growth for education.

Summary: Establishes the kids first act. Declares an intent to: (1) Prioritize K-12 education investments in a manner designed to best achieve improved student outcomes; (2) Make college education more affordable while increasing bachelor and graduate degree production, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; and (3) Increase opportunities for low-income families to enroll in high quality preschool and early learning programs. Provides for submission of this act to a vote of the people.

SHB 1408

Family engagemnt coordinator

H 2nd Reading Ortiz-Self

Concerning the development of a definition and model for "family engagement coordinator" and other terms used interchangeably with it.

Summary: Requires the office of the education ombuds to: (1) Together with the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee, develop and recommend to the education committees of the legislature a definition for the term that is variously referred to as "family engagement coordinator," "parent and family engagement coordinator," and "parent involvement coordinator"; and a model or framework for such a staff position; and (2) In developing the model or framework for the staff position, collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the Washington education association, the public school employees of Washington, the Washington school counselors' association, the association of Washington school principals, and the state school directors' association. Expires July 1, 2016.

SHB 1424 Suicide prevention H 2nd Reading OrwallConcerning suicide prevention.



Summary: Requires the department of health to adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the suicide assessment, treatment, and management training programs, including content specific to veterans and the assessment of issues related to imminent harm via lethal means or self-injurious behaviors. Exempts certified registered nurse anesthetists from the training programs.

2SHB 1541

Educational opportunity gap H Rules R SantosImplementing strategies to close the educational opportunity gap, based on the recommendations of the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee.

2SHB 1546(SB 5086)

Dual credit ed opportunities H Rules R ReykdalConcerning dual credit opportunities provided by Washington state's public institutions of higher education.

SHB 1562

Allergen info in pub schools H 2nd Reading SullivanRequiring posting of allergen information in public schools.

Summary: Requires public schools to display allergen information on a conspicuous sign in a prominent place within each area where food is served. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to consult with the department of agriculture to develop and disseminate guidance for school districts on how and what allergen information must be displayed.

SHB 1591

High school and beyond plans H Approps Ortiz-SelfConcerning high school and beyond plans.

Summary: Requires each student to have a high school and beyond plan to guide the student's high school experience and prepare the student for postsecondary education or training and career. Requires the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with a nonprofit organization representing school counselors and the association of Washington school principals, to: (1) Develop and disseminate an inventory of best practices for high quality high school and beyond plans including a resume template; and (2) Provide assistance to school districts in the development and implementation of the plans.

HB 1614(SB 5544)

K-12 employee wages H Approps ReykdalEstablishing comparable and professional wages for K-12 employees.

Summary: Phases in the compensation technical working group's recommendations for comparable, market-based salaries for all K-12 staff and a revised compensation system for certificated instructional staff.

2SHB 1682 Homeless students H Rules R Fey



(SSB 5065)Concerning data reported by the office of the superintendent of public instruction for homeless students.

HB 1703 (Dead)(SB 5520)

High school assessmnt system

H Education Santos

Modifying the high school assessment system by changing the administration of alternative assessments, continuing the requirement for students to demonstrate achievement of state academic standards to earn a high school diploma, and aligning the system with career and college ready graduation requirements.

Summary: Implements a more efficient assessment system and provides additional pathways for students to demonstrate academic proficiency required for graduation. Eliminates the statewide end-of-course assessments for high school mathematics and the tenth grade assessments for reading and writing and English language arts. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a college readiness transition course in science to be piloted in high schools. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to offer an online version of the college readiness transition course in mathematics, English, and science through the digital learning department online course offerings.

SHB 1760(2SSB 5688)

Student skills H Approps SennProviding students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.

Summary: Requires the superintendent of public instruction to convene a work group to recommend comprehensive benchmarks for developmentally appropriate interpersonal and decision-making knowledge and skills of social and emotional learning for grades kindergarten through high school. Requires educational service districts to develop and maintain the capacity to serve as a convener, trainer, and mentor for educators and other school district staff on social and emotional learning.

HB 1785

Academic achievement certif. H Approps ReykdalEliminating the certificate of academic achievement as a requirement for high school graduation.

Summary: Eliminates the assessment graduation requirements and the certificate of academic achievement. Requires students who fail to meet the standard on the smarter balanced assessment to take and pass locally determined courses in their senior year that align with their college or career goals, including, when available, high school transition courses.

HB 1795 (Dead)(SB 5690)

Learning assistance program H Education SullivanConcerning school-community learning assistance program action plans.



Summary: Requires school-community learning assistance program action plans detailing partnerships with community-based organizations to be submitted annually to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Requires each school district using funds from the learning assistance program for certain purposes to coordinate with relevant local community-based organizations that provide educational or enhancement services to students eligible for the learning assistance program.

HB 1812

High-achieving HS students H Approps MacEwenCreating an informational program to increase applications from high-achieving low-income high school students to selective institutions of higher education.

Summary: Requires the student achievement council to design and implement a program that provides customized information to high-achieving, low-income high school students with the purpose of increasing the number of applications from this group of students to four-year institutions of higher education and independent, nonprofit baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the state. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SHB 1855

Local graduation requiremnts

H 2nd Reading Caldier

Waiving local graduation requirements for certain students.

Summary: Requires the waiver of certain graduation requirements for students who are at-risk youth or children in need of services pursuant to the family reconciliation act and for students who are homeless.

HB 1862 (Dead)

School counselors, etc. H Education Ortiz-SelfConcerning professional development for school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

Summary: Requires first-class school districts, on a monthly basis throughout each school year, to provide a minimum of one hour of professional development for school counselors, social workers, and psychologists that focuses on recognizing signs of emotional or behavioral distress in students, including indicators of possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide, screening, and making appropriate referrals.

SHB 1864 High school graduation H Approps KilduffSupporting evidence-based strategies to promote high school graduation.

Summary: Directs school districts to establish school-wide programs that provide comprehensive college and career guidance for middle and high school students through the career guidance Washington program model. Establishes a grant program in the office of the superintendent of public instruction that will assist school districts to provide comprehensive multitier supports to struggling



students. Establishes the statewide jobs for Washington graduates program in the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Directs the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop additional data analytics to assist policymakers and school personnel. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SHB 1900

School counselors, etc. H Approps Ortiz-SelfConcerning school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

Summary: Specifies that the primary role of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists is to: (1) Focus on student mental health; (2) Work with at-risk and marginalized students; (3) Perform risk assessments; and (4) Collaborate with mental health professionals to promote student achievement and create a safe learning environment. Defines school psychologist and school social worker.

2SHB 1916

Chem dependncy & mental hlth

H Rules R Pollet

Integrating administrative provisions for chemical dependency and mental health.

HB 1928

Homeless youth population H Approps FeyRequiring an analysis of the homeless youth population.

Summary: Requires the state institute for public policy to conduct an analysis to identify characteristics of the homeless youth population from birth to age ten. Expires July 1, 2016. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SHB 1947

Students/disability, sp need H Approps PolletEstablishing a comprehensive plan to expand learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities or special needs using multiple strategies and statewide partnerships.

Summary: Creates the commission on improving outcomes for students with special needs to develop a ten-year strategic plan to expand learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all students with disabilities or special needs and an accountability framework to monitor and report annually on the progress being made toward the ten-year goal.

HB 1950 (Dead)(SB 5825)

High sch science assessment H Education LyttonEliminating the high school science assessment as a requirement for obtaining a certificate of academic achievement.

Summary: Changes the certificate of academic achievement requirement by eliminating the high school science assessment requirement.



SHB 1982

Student completion H Approps PolletEnhancing student completion through advising, mentoring, recapture initiatives, remedial programs, and accelerated precollege instruction and creating the innovations for student completion program.

Summary: Creates the innovations for student completion program to determine whether student support services, such as advising, mentoring, recapture, and accelerated precollege instruction, boost student retention, completion rates, and the number of degrees and certificates awarded at institutions of higher education. Requires Western Washington University to host a statewide consortium of public and private institutions of higher education with the purpose of providing and increasing the number of campus-based mentoring and service learning opportunities in K-12 education and at eligible institutions. Requires the state board for community and technical colleges to administer: (1) The program for the state's community and technical colleges; (2) A competitive grant program for the community and technical colleges that want to pursue innovative advising, mentoring, and service learning programs; and (3) An innovative grant program for community or technical colleges to expand their integrated basic education and skills training program to adult basic education and English as a second language students. Requires the baccalaureate institutions of higher education to each administer an innovations for student completion program on their campuses. Requires the student achievement council to administer a competitive grant program for the baccalaureate institutions of higher education that want to pursue innovative advising, mentoring, and service learning programs. Requires an attendance pilot project to be established at a community or technical college to be selected by the state board for community and technical colleges.

HB 2037 (Dead)

Violence, mental health/K-12 H Education KlippertRequiring mental health assessments for K-12 students who were removed from school due to violence or mental health issues.

Summary: Requires school districts to require a student who was expelled, suspended, or removed from school due to reasons relating to violence or mental health issues to be assessed by an independent, private, third-party mental health professional before the student is readmitted into school.

SHB 2113

Poverty, task force on H Rules R WalkinshawCreating a task force on poverty.

HB 2117 (Dead)

State board of education H Education PolletReevaluating the duties of the state board of education.

Summary: Reevaluates the state board of education's duties through a process to be determined by the education chairs of the house of representatives and senate, divesting the state board of education of inappropriate policy authority that resides in the purview of the legislature and transferring



appropriate duties to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

HB 2149

Safe school learning climate H Approps SennPromoting a safe and healthy school learning climate.

Summary: Requires the allocation of an enhancement of 0.5 additional certificated instructional staff per prototypical elementary school for purposes of promoting a safe and healthy school learning climate.

HB 2168

Fiscal matters T.O. H Approps HunterRelating to fiscal matters.

Summary: Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to fiscal matters.

HB 2169

Fiscal matters T.O. H Approps HunterRelating to fiscal matters.


HB 2177

Education T.O. H Approps HunterRelating to education.

Summary: Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to education.

HB 2178

Education T.O. H Approps HunterRelating to education.


HB 2179

Revenue T.O. H Finance HunterRelating to revenue.

Summary: Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to revenue.

HB 2180

Revenue T.O. H Finance HunterRelating to revenue.


HB 2184

High sch. science assessment H Approps LyttonProviding a cost savings by making changes to high school science assessment requirements.

Summary: Changes high school science assessment requirements.



SSB 5063(HB 1385)

Revenue growth for education

S Rules 2 Hill

Prioritizing state revenue growth for education.

Summary: Establishes the kids first act. Declares an intent to: (1) Prioritize K-12 education investments in a manner designed to best achieve improved student outcomes; (2) Make college education more affordable while increasing bachelor and graduate degree production, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; and (3) Increase opportunities for families to enroll in high quality preschool and early learning programs. Provides for submission of this act to a vote of the people.

SSB 5065(2SHB 1682)

Homeless students S Ways & Means FrocktImproving educational opportunities for homeless students through increased state-funded in-school supports, housing stability, and reporting.

Summary: Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to create a competitive grant process to evaluate and award state-funded three-year grants to school districts to increase identification of homeless students and the capacity of the districts to provide support, which may include education liaisons, for homeless students. Requires the department of commerce, in consultation with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to administer a grant program that links homeless students and their families with stable housing located in the homeless student's school district. Makes appropriations. Provides that section 3 of this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.

SSB 5080

Dual credit educ. options S Ways & Means Dammeier ConcernsConcerning dual credit options.

Summary: Provides a new funding model to eliminate tuition in the college in the high school program. Provides flexibility in the academic acceleration incentive program to assist students with transportation and book expenses associated with the running start program. Establishes a distinction between the college in the high school program as a program occurring in high schools and the running start program as a program occurring on a college campus.

SB 5086 (Dead)(2SHB 1546)

Dual credit ed opportunities S EL/K-12 Litzow ConcernsConcerning dual credit opportunities provided by Washington state's public institutions of higher education.

Summary: Modifies provisions relating to the college in the high school program and the running start program.

SB 5122 Precollege placement S Rules 2 Kohl-WellesConcerning precollege placement measures.



Summary: Authorizes state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College to use multiple measures to determine whether a student must enroll in a precollege course.

SSB 5316

Identifiable student info S 2nd Reading DammeierConcerning privacy and security of personally identifiable student information.

Summary: Prohibits the superintendent of public instruction and employees and contractors of the superintendent, educational service districts' board of directors, employees, and contractors, and school districts' board of directors, employees, and contractors from collecting, retaining, or using in any manner, student biometric information. Requires the K-12 data governance group to: (1) Develop a detailed data security plan and procedures to govern the use and maintenance of certain data systems; and (2) Develop a model plan for school districts to use to safeguard personally identifiable student-level data at the school district level.

SB 5327 (Dead)(HB 1363)

H.S. certificates/graduation S EL/K-12 McCoyEliminating the requirement to obtain a certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement to graduate from high school.

Summary: Eliminates the certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement needed to graduate from high school.

SB 5351 (Dead)

Education T.O. S EL/K-12 LitzowRelating to education.


SB 5352 (Dead)

Education T.O. S EL/K-12 LitzowRelating to education.


SB 5393 (Dead)

Schools/exemplary performnce

S EL/K-12 Litzow

Providing flexibility for schools recognized for exemplary performance under the Washington achievement index.

Summary: Provides greater flexibility to schools that are recognized for exemplary performance. Empowers schools and school districts to comply with fewer state mandates.

SB 5414 (Dead)

Solar energy syst/trees near S Energy, Environ McAuliffeRegulating trees and shrubs located near solar energy systems.



Summary: Requires specific and limited controls on trees and shrubs located near solar energy systems.

2SSB 5437(SHB 1295)

Breakfast after the bell S Rules 2 LitzowConcerning breakfast after the bell programs.

2SSB 5452(2SHB 1491)

Early care & education systm S Rules 2 LitzowImproving quality in the early care and education system.

SB 5469(HB 1538)

Education employee COLAs S Ways & Means HasegawaRestoring cost-of-living increases for educational employees.

Summary: Requires an incremental increase to base salary allocations to be provided to school districts for school employees in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Requires each college district to receive an incremental allocation to increase academic employee salaries, including mandatory salary-related benefits, in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Requires each technical college board of trustees to receive an incremental allocation to increase classified employee salaries, including mandatory salary-related benefits, in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Addresses bonuses for certificated instructional staff.

SB 5495 (Dead)(HB 1804)

Educator professional growth S GovtOp&StSec LitzowConcerning the confidentiality of educator professional growth plans.

Summary: Exempts from public inspection and copying under the public records act, professional growth plans in educator license renewals submitted through the eCert system in the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

SB 5497(HB 1771)

Prof. educator standards brd S Rules 2 LitzowConfirming that the professional educator standards board is an authorized representative of the state educational agencies.

Summary: Clarifies that data exchanged between educator preparation programs and the state professional educator standards board is subject to the federal educational rights and privacy act.

SB 5520 (Dead)(HB 1703)

High school assessmnt system

S EL/K-12 Rolfes

Modifying the high school assessment system by changing the administration of alternative assessments, continuing the requirement for students to demonstrate achievement of state academic standards to earn a high school diploma, and aligning the system with career and college ready



graduation requirements.

Summary: Implements a more efficient assessment system and provides additional pathways for students to demonstrate academic proficiency required for graduation. Eliminates the statewide end-of-course assessments for high school mathematics and the tenth grade assessments for reading and writing and English language arts. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a college readiness transition course in science to be piloted in high schools. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to offer an online version of the college readiness transition course in mathematics, English, and science through the digital learning department online course offerings.

SB 5526

Bullying, etc., in schools S Rules 2 LiiasPreventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.

Summary: Requires each school district to: (1) Adopt or amend a transgender student policy and procedure that at a minimum incorporates the model transgender student policy and procedure created by the state school directors' association and share the policy with parents or guardians, students, volunteers, and school employees; and (2) Designate one person in the district as the primary contact regarding the transgender student policy. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a statewide training class for those people who act as the primary contact.

SB 5544 (Dead)(HB 1614)

K-12 employee wages S EL/K-12 McAuliffeEstablishing comparable and professional wages for K-12 employees.

Summary: Phases in the compensation technical working group's recommendations for comparable, market-based salaries for all K-12 staff and a revised compensation system for certificated instructional staff.

SSB 5657

School day extension/homewrk

S Ways & Means Mullet

Creating a pilot program to encourage school districts to extend the school day to provide homework assistance to middle schools.

Summary: Establishes a pilot program to encourage school districts to provide middle school students expanded learning opportunities by extending the school day one hour beyond the regular school day for the purpose of providing homework assistance to students. Requires the expanded learning opportunities council to monitor the progress of the pilot program. Makes appropriations. Expires July 1, 2018.

SSB 5676(HB 1743)

High sch equivalency tests S Ways & Means RoachConcerning the acceptance of additional high school equivalency tests.



Summary: Requires the state board for community and technical colleges to identify at least one high school equivalency test option that: (1) Is low cost to the student; (2) Does not require computer proficiency; (3) Is appropriate for students who have been in the workforce, need a high school diploma for employment reasons, have been incarcerated or in the military, have been removed from any academic environment for four years or more, or are not planning to pursue a college education; and (4) Inform public and private administrators of high school equivalency tests of accepted test options.

2SSB 5688(SHB 1760)

Student skills S Rules 2 LitzowProviding students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance.

SB 5690 (Dead)(HB 1795)

Learning assistance program S EL/K-12 DammeierConcerning school-community learning assistance program action plans.

Summary: Requires school-community learning assistance program action plans detailing partnerships with community-based organizations to be submitted annually to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Requires each school district using funds from the learning assistance program for certain purposes to coordinate with relevant local community-based organizations that provide educational or enhancement services to students eligible for the learning assistance program.

SSB 5803

3rd grade English assessment S 2nd Reading DammeierConcerning the notification of parents when their children are below basic on the third grade statewide English language arts assessment.

Summary: Requires elementary schools, each spring before the administration of the statewide student assessment in English language arts, to require meetings between teachers and parents of students in third grade who are reading below grade-level or who scored in the basic or below basic level on the prior year's statewide student assessment.

SB 5805(HB 1840)

Conflict resolution/schools S Rules 2 RiversConcerning conflict resolution programs in schools.

Summary: Includes statewide dispute resolution organizations in developing a volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program for use in community groups such as neighborhood organizations and the public schools.

2SSB 5851

College bound scholarship S Rules 2 FrocktConcerning recommendations of the college bound scholarship program work group.



SB 5856

College bound scholarship S Ways & Means FrocktCreating a competitive grant program for high-quality, evidence-based outreach programs that improve high school graduation rates for college bound scholarship students.

Summary: Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Establish a competitive grant program and provide grants to high-quality, evidence-based outreach programs that offer student support services for college bound scholarship students; (2) Develop a selection process for grant applicants; and (3) Annually submit a report of the student services provided as a result of the grant program. Makes appropriations.

SB 5922 (Dead)

Highly capable students S EL/K-12 RolfesConcerning school programs for highly capable students.

Summary: Requires school districts to make a variety of appropriate program services available to students who participate in the school district's program for highly capable students.

SB 5928

Education T.O. S Ways & Means DammeierRelating to education.


SB 5932 (Dead)

Homeless youth preventionS HumSer/MenHlth/

Miloscia

Creating the office of homeless youth prevention programs.

Summary: Establishes the homeless youth prevention act. Creates the office of homeless youth prevention programs within the department of social and health services to: (1) Reduce the number of new homeless and runaway youth; (2) Decrease the number of existing homeless youth; and (3) Increase reconciliation rates with the homeless youth's parents or guardians. Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a review of state-funded programs that serve unaccompanied homeless youth. Requires a state homeless youth alert database to be established identifying all homeless or runaway youth. Changes the name of the homeless families services fund to the Washington youth and families fund.

SB 5966 (Dead)

HS career and tech courses S EL/K-12 RolfesConcerning mathematics and science course equivalencies for high school career and technical courses.

Summary: Extends the time in which a school district board of directors must grant academic course equivalency in mathematics or science for a high school career and technical course from the list of courses approved by the state board of education.



SB 5967 (Dead)

Eliminating brd of education S EL/K-12 McCoyEliminating the state board of education.

Summary: Transfers duties and functions still within the authority of the state board of education to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

SB 6030 (Dead)

Assessmnts in public schools S EL/K-12 ChaseConcerning assessments in public schools.

Summary: Withdraws from the common core standards and returns to the prior Washington state essential academic learning requirements. Withdraws from the smarter balanced assessment consortium assessments and returns to the prior Washington state measurement of student progress assessments. Addresses student performance standards for the purpose of high school graduation.

SB 6040 (Dead)

Educational assessmnt system

S EL/K-12 Chase

Concerning the state educational assessment system.

Summary: Requires each school district to notify the teacher and parents of each student of their child's numerical score on certain tests and assessments, and beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, on the formative assessments provided by the state, in addition to whether the student has met, not met, or exceeded the state standard. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technical work group to review the long-term and short-term recommendations of the legislative working group on the Washington assessment of student learning in its December 30, 2008, report.

SB 6049

Fiscal matters T.O. S Ways & Means HillRelating to fiscal matters.


SB 6050

Fiscal matters T.O. S Ways & Means HillRelating to fiscal matters.


SB 6057

Revenue T.O. S Ways & Means HillRelating to revenue.


SB 6059 Education T.O. S Ways & Means HillRelating to education.




SB 6060

Education T.O. S Ways & Means LitzowRelating to education.


SB 6068

Higher education T.O. S Ways & Means RankerRelating to higher education.

Summary: Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to higher education.

SB 6069

Education T.O. S Ways & Means RankerRelating to education.




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