SB 5864 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that the superintendent of public instruction shall work with the department of early learning to develop kindergarten transition plans, which includes creating the format and content of the plans and developing training for using the plans.

Provides that the plans shall be developed for use, to the extent possible, beginning in September of 2007, but not later than the 2008-09 school year and that kindergarten transition plans shall be implemented in public school districts across the state not later than the 2009-10 school year and shall also be available for voluntary use in child care, preschool, and other early learning programs.

Declares that the superintendent of public instruction shall seek input on the development of the plans from the same categories of people who were on the Washington early learning council or would be on an early learning advisory council created during the 2007 legislative session, and other representatives from the K-12 community.