FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5174
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C 44 L 11
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Encouraging instruction in the history of civil rights.
Sponsors: Senators Chase, McAuliffe, Prentice, Nelson, Kohl-Welles, Shin and Kline.
Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
House Committee on Education
Background: Under current law, school districts are required to participate in various programs which include, but are not limited to, (1) the Primary Prevention Program and Child Abuse and Neglect Education and Prevention Program; (2) a program to help students meet minimum entrance requirements at baccalaureate-granting institutions or to pursue career or other opportunities; (3) a temperance and good citizenship day program; (4) activities to provide instruction, awareness, and understandings of disability history and people with disabilities; and (5) activities in observance of Veteran's Day.
Summary: School districts are encouraged to conduct a program commemorating the history of civil rights at least once a year.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 47 | 0 | |
House | 72 | 23 |
Effective: | July 22, 2011. |