Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Education Committee |
HB 2276
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
Brief Description: Concerning the operation by educational service districts of educational programs for residents of residential schools.
Sponsors: Representatives Robinson, Lytton, Magendanz, Santos, Fagan, Liias, Reykdal and Ryu.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/30/14
Staff: Megan Wargacki (786-7194).
Background:
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and certain school districts must provide a program of education for residents who have been admitted pursuant to the Juvenile Justice Act to state institutions for juvenile rehabilitation, also called residential schools. The educational program is for residents who are less than 21 years of age and who have not met high school graduation requirements.
The school district within which the residential school is located is responsible for the educational program. School districts may use the services of an Educational Service District (ESD). ESDs are authorized to enter agreements with one or more school districts to provide cooperative services on their behalf and to coordinate joint purchase programs.
Summary of Bill:
It is specified that, within the Residential Education Programs Chapter, the term "school district" includes any of the ESDs that have agreed to provide a program of education for residential school residents on behalf of the school district as a cooperative service program.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.