WSR 98-04-089

PROPOSED RULES

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

[Filed February 4, 1998, 11:48 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-24-108.

Title of Rule: WAC 180-79A-220 Teacher and principal exchange permits.

Purpose: The amendment to this rule would make it possible for educational staff associates to obtain exchange permits in addition to teachers and principals.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.410.010.

Summary: See Purpose above.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Occasionally a school counselor or school psychologist applies for participation in an educator exchange program.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Larry Davis, State Board of Education, Olympia, (360) 753-6715.

Name of Proponent: State Board of Education, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: See above.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. Not applicable.

Hearing Location: Fife School District, 5802 20th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98424-2000, on March 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Martin by March 5, 1998, TDD (360) 664-3631, or (360) 753-6715.

Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504-7206, FAX (360) 586-2357, by February 20, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: March 19, 1998.

February 4, 1998

Larry Davis

Executive Director

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-04-088, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97)

WAC 180-79A-220 Teacher ((and)), principal, and educational staff associate exchange permits. Teacher ((and)), principal, and educational staff associate exchange permits may be issued by the superintendent of public instruction to an individual admitted to the United States for the purpose of serving as an exchange teacher ((or)), principal, or educational staff associate. Such teacher ((or)), principal, or educational staff associate exchange permits shall be valid for one year and may be renewed once.