HB 1867-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares an intent to ask the professional educator standards board to recommend a means to recognize the accomplishments of experienced educational staff associates through an advanced certification process that is comparable to the certification process of the national board for professional teaching standards.

     Directs the professional educator standards board to review national certification standards for educational staff associates and recommend a way that Washington may recognize the accomplishments of educational staff associates who successfully complete rigorous, advanced certification that is comparable to the certification of the national board for professional teaching standards.

     Provides that, by June 30, 2002, the board shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor, the legislative education and fiscal committees, the state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction, and other interested parties.