HB 2927 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB) |
Requires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Confirm that each local educational agency has policies and procedures to allow for the identification of children who are highly capable; |
(2) Require school districts to have highly capable systems and procedures that are clearly stated and implemented by the school districts; |
(3) Require principals, counselors, administrators, and members of the multidisciplinary selection committee to attend at least three hours of professional development each biennium about the needs of highly capable students; |
(4) Disseminate guidance on referral, screening, assessment, selection, and placement best practices; and |
(5) Monitor the school districts' compliance. |