HB 1765 - DIGEST

     Directs the superintendent of public instruction to develop the criteria for use by school districts in developing malicious harassment policies, as required under RCW 28A.640.020(2)(a), by December 31, 1999.  All school districts shall adopt and implement a written policy concerning malicious harassment, as required under RCW 28A.640.020(2)(b) by July 1, 2000.

     Directs the superintendent of public instruction to adopt guidelines for use by school districts on training school district employees and volunteers about school district policies regarding sexual harassment and malicious harassment.  The superintendent of public instruction shall establish training program guidelines that, to the extent possible, can be implemented within existing training programs for employees and volunteers and with minimal additional expenditure of time and resources.