FINAL BILL REPORT

                                   SSB 6327

PARTIAL VETO

                                   C 50 L 92

                              SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Providing awards for excellence in education for classified employees.

SPONSORS: Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators Gaspard, Bailey, Johnson, Jesernig, Murray, Pelz, Anderson, von Reichbauer, Skratek, McMullen, Bauer, Erwin, Rinehart and Roach)

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

BACKGROUND:

The Washington Award for Excellence in Education Program was created in 1986 to recognize teachers, principals, superintendents and school boards for their leadership, contributions, and commitment to education.  In 1990 classified employees were included for recognition.  Only teachers, principals, administrators and superintendents are eligible for the fiscal portion of the awards.

SUMMARY:

Classified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program.

The act has a delayed effective date of June 30, 1993 and is subject to appropriation in the 1993 budget.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      44    0

House 95    0

EFFECTIVE:  June 30, 1993

Partial Veto Summary:  The measure is not subject to appropriation in the 1993 budget.  (See VETO MESSAGE)