1023-S

1023-S.E NOTADOPT 4/18/91.3781

ESHB 1023 - S AMD TO ED COMM AMD

By Senators Rinehart, Murray, Bauer, Moore, Pelz, Skratek, McMulen, Vognild, Conner, Niemi, Jesernig, Kreidler, Gaspard, Rasmussen, Own, Snyder, Stratton, Williams, Hansen, A. Smith, Wojahn, Madsen and Sutherland

Not Adopted 4/18/91 - Voice Vote

On page 1, after line 6 of the amendment, strike the remainder of the amendment and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) Academic achievement of Washington students can and should be improved;

(b) Student success, in large part, depends on parents' involvement, both at home and at school, in the education of their child;

(c) Many school districts across the state are engaged in efforts to reevaluate and restructure their local education programs;

(d) State support can help sustain and accelerate the momentum of educational restructuring initiatives.

(2) The legislature recognizes that the public education system, as the foundation of our society, faces critical issues that reflect the public's increasing concern regarding the effectiveness and accountability of our public schools. The legislature finds that these issues can be addressed by providing funding support for initiatives to restructure schools, meet the special needs of students, and enhance vocational education."

"PART I

SCHOOL BOARD POWERS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. A new section is added to chapter 28A.320 RCW to read as follows:

The board of directors of each school district may exercise the following powers:

(1) Such powers as expressly authorized by law;

(2) Such powers as are necessary or fairly implied in powers expressly authorized by law; and

(3) The additional broad discretionary power to determine and adopt written policies and rules not in conflict with other law that provide for the development and implementation of programs, activities, services, or practices that the board determines will:

(a) Benefit the education of citizens; or

(b) Promote the effective, efficient, or safe maintenance and operation of school district programs, activities, services, or practices.

The adoption of any such policy or rule shall be preceded by notice in accordance with the open public meeting law of chapter 42.30 RCW which furthermore sets forth or reasonably describes the proposed policy or regulation, plus a reasonable opportunity for public written and oral comment and consideration of the comment by the board of directors."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. A new section is added to chapter 28A.300 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules clearly allowing districts to blend funds for the basic education, learning assistance, special education, and transitional bilingual education programs to the maximum extent possible for the continued receipt of federal funds.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction may create a new program code in the accounting manual for public school districts to track revenues and expenditures under subsection (1) of this section."

"PART II

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS FOR RESTRUCTURING"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. (1) The legislature believes that attaining the state vision for excellence in education under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8400 will require new state-supported opportunities for schools to implement strategies to improve student learning and skills. It is the intent of the legislature to provide additional support to schools or school districts to:

(a) Encourage students, parents, teachers, principals, classified school staff, school district personnel, the school board, and other citizens to become more active partners in the learning community of their school or district;

(b) Encourage schools or districts to select and compete against goals and educational outcomes tailored to their own learning community; and

(2) It is the further intent of the legislature that what is learned from local projects under the reach for excellence grant program established under section 203 of this act shall be considered as a basis for the development of new goals, standards, and assessments for the state education system.

(3) The reach for excellence grant program shall be:

(a) Responsive to local educational concerns and desires;

(b) Educational, focusing on improving student learning and skills and encouraging the development of new measures to assess student performance;

(c) Accountable, so that projects earn reach achievement awards linked directly to progress made toward identified educational outcomes;

(d) Collaborative, with projects reflecting a partnership between students, parents, teachers, principals, and others; and

(e) Home-based, tailored to the needs of each participating school."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout sections 203 through 214 of this act.

(1) "Educational outcomes" and "target educational outcomes" mean expected levels of student performance and achievement, including student learning objectives required under RCW 28A.320.210.

(2) "Indicators" means institutional factors that may bear a relationship to student learning and can be used to help assess students' progress toward identified educational outcomes.

(3) "Context indicators" means variables that characterize the setting in which educational programs are delivered and generally are items over which schools have little control.

(4) "Process indicators" means variables that characterize how educational programs are delivered and generally are items over which schools have some control.

(5) "Grant" means state funds provided to a district with a selected reach for excellence project for use in the planning and initial implementation of the project.

(6) "Award" or "reach achievement award" means state funds provided to a reach project for progress made toward target educational outcomes.

(7) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. (1) From funds appropriated by the legislature, the state board of education shall establish the reach for excellence grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills. Participation in the program shall be voluntary.

(2) The state board of education shall be responsible for final decisions regarding selection and funding levels of projects and for the manner in which reach achievement awards shall be distributed. Reach projects may be conducted for up to six years subject to funding and annual approval by the state board. No project may receive continued funding for additional planning or reach achievement awards without approval from the state board. The state board shall use the benchmark data for the target educational outcomes required under section 206(2)(f) of this act in annually assessing the progress made toward the target educational outcomes to determine project eligibility for annual reach achievement awards. In evaluating projects to determine their continuation the state board shall emphasize giving projects maximum flexibility and time to be successful.

(3) The superintendent shall be responsible for administration of the reach for excellence program once projects and funding levels have been determined by the state board.

(4) The state board shall establish a working committee to assist it with:

(a) The development of any additional grant application criteria;

(b) Selecting reach applicants for grant awards;

(d) Monitoring the development and use of measures of assessing student performance in addition to standardized tests, as required under section 206 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. (1) The superintendent shall assure that the sum total of all funds allocated for planning grants and for reach achievement awards does not exceed the amount appropriated by the legislature for the reach for excellence grant program.

(2) The superintendent shall award funds appropriated for the reach for excellence grant program to the selected projects as follows. The initial grant shall be awarded to projects for planning activities relating to implementation of the local reach project and for initial implementation of the project. Planning and initial implementation grants shall be for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 school years. These grants may be used for the following purposes:

(a) Planning;

(b) Staff development and training;

(d) Development of new measures to assess student performance; and

(e) Initial implementation of the reach project.

(3)(a) Commencing with the end of the 1993-94 school year, and each school year thereafter, projects receiving initial reach grants shall be evaluated by the state board to determine their eligibility for reach achievement awards as determined under section 203(3) of this act.

(b) School staff shall have the final authority to determine how the reach achievement awards will be used and, if applicable to the project, how much each staff member shall receive.

(4) Reach achievement awards may be used for the following purposes:

(a) Any of the purposes authorized under subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Stipends or salary and compensation increases for certificated or classified staff under RCW 28A.400.200(4). Nothing in sections 202 through 214 of this act precludes the use of reach achievement awards for providing stipends or salary and compensation increases through a compensation model characterized by differentiated levels of employment classification for certificated staff and differentiated responsibilities for each level of employment classification; or

(5) A site-based council may use planning grant funds under subsection (2) of this section for planning, staff and community development and training, and materials and supplies: PROVIDED, That these activities are related directly to the reach project."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. Use of reach achievement awards for the purpose of section 204(4)(b) of this act is not an increase in salary or compensation for the purposes of RCW 28A.400.200, nor may such compensation be applied to the district's salary schedule or be provided in a manner that would increase the state's basic education funding obligation."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. (1) Schools or school districts interested in implementing or enhancing existing local projects for educational excellence shall submit a grant application to the state board of education. All applications shall be submitted by the district's board of directors. If possible, applicants should develop their reach projects as part of the self-study process under RCW 28A.320.200, or otherwise link the proposed reach project to the self-study results of the school or district.

(2) Grant applications shall include:

(a) Documentation that at least one public hearing was held on the proposed reach project or projects. The public hearing required under this subsection, and other public hearings as may be held, may be conducted as part of the public hearings required under chapter 28A.505 RCW;

(b) Documentation that all parties are committed to work cooperatively during the term of the project;

(c) A statement indicating how the proposed reach project supports the state vision for excellence in education endorsed under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8400;

(d) A description of how the reach for excellence grant program funds will be expended. The expenditure plan may be included as part of the district's annual budget required under chapter 28A.505 RCW;

(e) Target educational outcomes for the selected basic academic, workplace, and life and family skills under section 207 (1) through (3) of this act. Student learning objectives required under RCW 28A.320.210 may be used for target educational outcomes if applicable for the purposes of the reach project;

(f) Benchmark data for the target educational outcomes identified for the selected skills under section 207 (1) through (3) of this act;

(g) Benchmark data for context and process indicators as provided under section 208 of this act;

(h) Identification of the evaluation and accountability procedures and activities, including potential use of context and process indicators, that may be used to: (i) Assess progress toward the target educational outcomes; (ii) evaluate additional educational benefits received by students, building staff, and parents from implementation of the reach project; and (iii) assess the overall effectiveness of the project. Applicants may use evaluation and accountability procedures and activities established under the state self-study program under RCW 28A.320.200. Applicants shall identify at least one measure of assessing student performance other than standardized testing that will be developed or used as part of the reach project. Applicants are encouraged to seek information from state higher education institutions regarding potential alternatives to standardized testing;

(i) A written statement that school directors and administrators are willing to exempt the reach project or projects from specifically identified local rules, as needed;

(j) A written statement that the school directors and the local bargaining agents will modify those portions of their local agreements as applicable for the reach project or projects;

(k) Written statements of support from the district's board of directors, the district superintendent, and the principal and staff of the school or schools requesting to implement a reach project, and statements of support, willingness to participate, or concerns from any interested persons or organizations; and

(l) Other information as may be determined necessary by the state board of education."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. (1) Grant applications under section 206 of this act shall include target educational outcomes for at least three of the following basic academic skill areas:

(a) Reading and writing of the English language;

(b) Speaking and listening;

(d) Studying;

(e) Reasoning and problem solving;

(f) Mathematics; and

(g) Computer competency.

(2) Grant applications under section 206 of this act shall include educational outcomes for at least two of the following workplace skill areas:

(a) Decision making;

(b) Cooperation and teamwork;

(d) Positive work habits.

(3) Grant applications under section 206 of this act shall include educational outcomes for at least two of the following life and family skill areas:

(a) Home and family life;

(b) Career planning;

(d) Responsible and ethical behavior;

(e) Concern for others;

(f) Interpersonal relationships; and

(g) The arts, performing arts, and music.

(4) Grant applications shall indicate for subsections (1) through (3) of this section the grade levels and subject matter areas in which the identified skills will be addressed."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. (1) If possible, grant applications under section 206 of this act should include benchmark data for the context and process indicators listed under subsections (2) and (3) of this section. However, as a condition to receiving reach for excellence program grant funds, applicants selected for the reach program shall submit to the state board of education the benchmark data for the context and process indicators listed under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) Applicants shall provide benchmark data for the following context indicators developed by the educational outcomes and measurement committee and reported to the legislature by the superintendent in 1989:

(a) The average percent of students absent from school each day;

(b) Student mobility rate;

(d) Teacher mobility rate;

(e) Administrator mobility rate;

(f) The percent of students from low-income families; and

(g) The percent of students who speak English as a second language; plus

(h) The average percent of teachers absent from school each day.

(3) Applicants shall provide benchmark data for the following process indicators developed by the educational outcomes and measurement committee and reported to the legislature by the superintendent in 1989:

(a) Student-teacher ratio;

(b) Student-counselor ratio;

(d) The average expenditure per student;

(e) The average expenditure per staff member for in-service for staff development;

(f) School accreditation status;

(g) The percent of students served by compensatory education programs;

(h) The percent of students served by chapter 1 migrant education programs;

(i) The percent of students served by special education programs; and

(j) The percent of students served by gifted-talented programs.

(4) If possible and appropriate, benchmark data required under section 206(2)(f) of this act and subsections (2) and (3) of this section shall be provided on a by-school basis. If this is not possible, the benchmark data shall be provided on a district-level basis."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. (1) Grant applications may be submitted jointly by two or more school districts or by an educational service district on behalf of one or more school districts. An application may include a proposal for two or more school buildings to implement jointly a reach for excellence project.

(2) Upon request from a school district, the superintendent or the educational service district shall provide the district with technical assistance to develop the grant application.

(3) Upon request from a reach for excellence project, the superintendent or the educational service district shall provide the project with technical assistance to develop a measure of assessing student performance as required under section 206(2)(h) of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. Applicants selected for the reach for excellence grant program may request from the state board of education or the superintendent a waiver from the statutory or regulatory requirements relating to:

(1) Teacher contact hour requirements under RCW 28A.150.260;

(2) Basic education program hours offering requirements under RCW 28A.150.200 through 28A.150.220;

(3) Student learning objectives under RCW 28A.320.210; and

(4) Mandatory school building self-study under RCW 28A.320.200.

The waivers may be renewed subject to continued funding and approval by the state board of education under section 203 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. If modifications to existing local bargaining agreements are necessary to implement grant proposals, those modifications shall be clearly stated in the written agreement between the school district board of directors and the exclusive bargaining representative for district certificated instructional staff. The requirement is not necessary if a previously written agreement to waive the provisions of chapter 41.59 RCW for schools with reach projects has been reached by the same two parties."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. (1) Each school district shall report to the state board of education by October 1, 1993, and annually thereafter pursuant to section 214(4) of this act, the following information:

(a) The educational excellence activities supported by reach for excellence grant funds;

(b) Updated information relating to the required benchmark data;

(d) The means and the results of evaluating the target educational outcomes and additional benefits received by students, building staff, and parents from implementation of the local reach project.

(2) By December 1, 1993, and by December 1st of each subsequent even-numbered calendar year, the state board of education shall provide the legislature and the governor a report on the reach for excellence grant program. The reports shall include information on the items required under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In the report due December 1, 1996, the state board shall:

(a) Indicate the most common basic academic, workplace, and life and family skills and accompanying target educational outcomes identified by the reach projects;

(b) Indicate the development or use of measures to assess student performance other than standardized tests;

(d) Include recommendations on the feasibility of implementing basic academic, workplace, and life and family skills, educational outcomes, and context and process indicators state-wide; and

(e) Comment on or recommend how the salary allocation schedule developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee might reflect a school performance assessment model based on basic academic, workplace, and life and family skills, educational outcomes, and context and process indicators.

(4) The state board of education shall submit a final report on the reach for excellence grant program to the legislature and the governor not later than December 1, 1998."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. The superintendent shall provide for the sharing of information between reach projects and with schools and districts not selected or not participating in the reach for excellence grant program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. (1) The state board of education and the superintendent shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement sections 202 through 214 of this act. The rules shall be adopted not later than December 1, 1991.

(2) The rules shall include the following dates to govern administration of the reach for excellence grant program:

(a) Initial applications must be received by the state board of education not later than March 15, 1992;

(b) The state board of education shall evaluate the applications and select the initial projects for grants by May 31, 1992; and

(c) After planning, initial implementation of the first reach projects shall commence no later than the start of the 1993-94 school year.

(3) The state board shall establish an annual date by which subsequent applications must be submitted.

(4) The state board shall establish a date by which the annual report required under section 212(1) of this act shall be submitted.

(5) The state board shall establish an annual date by which the board shall notify each project of the amount of any eligible reach achievement award and status to continue."

"PART III

PRIMARY GRADES SPECIAL EMPHASIS GRANT PROGRAM"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout sections 301 through 309 of this act.

(1) "Child intervention specialist" means:

(a) An educational staff associate who holds certification as a school counselor, a school psychologist, a school nurse, or a school social worker under state board of education rules adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.305.130; or

(b)(i) An appropriate public or private provider of professional health care as defined under RCW 18.120.020(4), including providers employed by the state of Washington;

(ii) A mental health professional as defined under RCW 71.05.020(12), including mental health professionals employed by the state of Washington; or

(iii) A child psychiatrist or children's mental health specialist as defined under RCW 71.34.020, including child psychiatrists or children's mental health specialists employed by the state of Washington, whose services may be requested by a school district pursuant to a prevention and intervention program for elementary students implemented under sections 302 through 304 of this act.

(2) "Early grades," "elementary grades," and "elementary level" mean kindergarten through grade six and may include preschool age children served by the school district.

(3) "Elementary grades prevention and intervention program" means a program of services and activities or events developed pursuant to sections 302 through 304 of this act.

(4) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. (1) From funds appropriated by the legislature, the superintendent shall establish a voluntary program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary grade students. This program shall be called the fair start program. The fair start program shall not become a part of the state's basic program of education obligation as set forth under Article IX of the state Constitution.

(2) Any district currently providing elementary students with prevention and intervention services which loses the source of funding for those services, for reasons beyond the control of the district, may use fair start funds to continue or enhance the existing level of prevention and intervention services."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. The superintendent shall distribute funds equitably to all school districts based on the district's enrollment in grades kindergarten through six."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. (1) School districts interested in implementing or enhancing an elementary grades prevention and intervention program shall submit the following information to the superintendent of public instruction:

(a) Documentation that the district board of directors has adopted a written policy regarding the district's role and responsibility relating to prevention and intervention services for elementary students or a letter of commitment from the board of directors that a written policy will be adopted within six months of receipt of state funding under this chapter;

(b) District goals relating to prevention and intervention services for elementary students;

(i) The referral of students for prevention and intervention services; and

(ii) Liability issues relating to the provision of prevention and intervention services to students outside school buildings;

(d) Use of grant funds for prevention and intervention related in-service purposes, including, as necessary and appropriate, multicultural in-service training for child intervention specialists;

(e) How the services of child intervention specialists may be integrated into the district's elementary grades prevention and intervention program;

(f) Evaluation procedures the district will implement to assess the effectiveness of the district's early grades prevention and intervention program; and

(g) Other information as requested by the superintendent.

(2) The district's plan for providing prevention and intervention services to students shall be based on the district's identified goals under subsection (1)(b) of this section. The plan shall be developed with the participation of, but not limited to, district and building-level staff and administrators, child intervention specialists, and parents.

(3) In addition to the information required under subsection (1) of this section, school districts and educational service districts accepting moneys under the fair start program shall be required to establish formal agreements for coordinated case management with lead mental health agencies or other public or private social service agencies that are present in the community with an emphasis on the most efficient and cost-effective use of fair start funds.

(4) Two or more school districts may submit a joint application for the purpose of establishing or enhancing a cooperative prevention and intervention program for elementary grades students.

(5) An educational service district may submit an application on behalf of one or more school districts for the purpose of establishing or enhancing an elementary grades prevention and intervention program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. (1) Districts shall use fair start funds to provide prevention and intervention services to students in grades preschool through six with priority given to students based on need. Districts shall establish the criteria determining need and include this information in the reports required under section 308 of this act.

(2) In developing their elementary grades prevention and intervention programs, districts shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the multicultural background and needs of students and, as necessary, provide appropriate multicultural curriculum materials.

(3) In developing their elementary grades prevention and intervention programs, districts shall emphasize the delivery of services using child intervention specialists as defined in section 301(1)(a) of this act. Districts are encouraged to have child intervention specialists as defined in section 301(1)(b) of this act deliver services in the district and under the supervision of a child intervention specialist as defined in section 301(1)(a) of this act under the district's prevention and intervention program.

(4) Nothing under sections 301 through 309 of this act shall preclude a district from incorporating a primary intervention program model as part of the district's fair start program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 306. The superintendent shall develop specific measures to evaluate the success of the grant projects and the fair start program. The department of social and health services shall provide the superintendent with information the superintendent may use in developing measures to evaluate the fair start program and projects."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 307. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement sections 301 through 306 of this act.

(a) The rules shall permit districts to contract with governmental or nongovernmental organizations or community-based professional health care providers to provide elementary students with prevention and intervention services under the local fair start program.

(b) The rules shall permit school districts to provide prevention and intervention services through the local educational service district.

(c) The rules shall assure appropriate coordination between the superintendent and the department of social and health services regarding the primary intervention program and the fair start program.

(2) The secretary of the department of social and health services shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to assure appropriate coordination between the secretary and the superintendent regarding the fair start program and the primary intervention program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 308. (1) School districts and educational service districts shall submit annually to the superintendent of public instruction a report on their fair start programs. The reports shall include the criteria established to determine students' needs to provide prevention and intervention services on a priority basis.

(2) The superintendent shall submit biennially a report to the governor and the legislature on the fair start program established under section 302 of this act. The first report shall be submitted not later than December 1, 1992. The first report shall include information on districts' criteria establishing students' needs to receive prevention and intervention services on a priority basis. Subsequent reports shall be submitted not later than December 1 in even-numbered years."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 309. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall collect and disseminate to school districts information on programs established or enhanced under the fair start program.

(2) Upon request, the superintendent shall provide information to districts regarding how other districts have used fair start funds locally and how other districts have established formal agreements for coordinated case management under section 304(4) of this act or otherwise coordinated services to children."

"PART IV

WORKPLACE SKILLS GRANT PROGRAM"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. (1) The legislature recognizes that students now and in the future will need to acquire certain skills to be better prepared to function in a rapidly changing society, including an ever changing workplace environment. As we continue to experience the fast-paced social evolution into an information and service-oriented age, individuals' abilities to assimilate information quickly and their capacity to adjust to new circumstances are rapidly becoming new fundamental skills.

(2) New technologies are being introduced into the education system but need to be introduced more quickly and equitably across the curriculum. At the same time, teachers and students need to become familiar with the educational technologies and to learn how to use these technologies to enhance the educational experience.

(3) The legislature finds that providing for the integration of technology in education, providing resources to enhance vocational education programs, facilitating the integration of academics and vocational education, and encouraging innovative developments in the use of technology and vocational education will make students better prepared to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. The voc ed works 2000 program is created. The program shall encourage the development of new and the improvement of existing vocational projects to help students learn the skills necessary to meet the challenges of an increasingly technological and ever-changing workplace. Goals of projects within the program shall include but not be limited to:

(1) Encouraging the integration between academic and vocational programs with the following specific items addressed:

(a) Revision of instructional strategies and materials used in vocational courses to establish higher academic standards and expectations for students;

(b) Development of a challenging multiyear program of study that combines academic and vocational elements designed both to prepare students for employment after high school and for further education;

(c) Access to rewarding and demanding vocational programs and academic courses for underachieving students and methods of providing needed extra assistance;

(d) Coordination among secondary and postsecondary vocational education programs;

(e) Coordination among vocational and academic administrators and teachers and school counselors, business, and labor, and representatives of postsecondary education to identify, specify, and develop methods to assess minimum levels of academic achievement and technical competencies;

(f) Providing assistance to students in selecting courses and choosing careers;

(g) Expanding efforts to assist students in finding employment or entering an institution of postsecondary education;

(h) Establishing performance indicators both to track and report annual progress;

(i) Providing information about the program throughout the state; and

(j) Identifying the professional development needed by teachers and administrators to assist in the integration of academic and vocational skills;

(2) Encouraging collaborative models among schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, skills centers, public vocational technical institutes, community colleges, business, labor, and industry;

(3) Encouraging the development of workplace competencies and concepts that transcend particular occupational skills;

(4) Encouraging the effective administration of vocational programs; and

(5) Developing modifications in curriculum, instruction, and program delivery to address changing technology and changing students' needs."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 403. (1) The superintendent of public instruction, with the assistance of the state board of education and in consultation with the state board for vocational education and the state board for community college education, shall develop a process for public schools or school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, skills centers, public vocational technical institutes, and community colleges to participate in the voc ed works 2000 program.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall review and select projects for the grant awards, and monitor and evaluate programs operated by grant recipients.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall evaluate the program on a state-wide basis."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 404. The superintendent of public instruction, after reviewing project proposals, shall, subject to money being appropriated by the legislature for this purpose, select not more than twenty-one projects during each biennium for the voc ed works 2000 program. The projects should reflect a balance among rural and urban areas, geographical areas, and school characteristics and sizes. The projects may be awarded to a public high school, a school district containing one or more high schools, a skills center, an educational service district, an interdistrict cooperative, a public vocational technical institute, or a community college. An award to a community college shall be made only if the project involves a school or school district, educational service district, interdistrict cooperative, public vocational technical institute, or skills center. Applications from two or more school districts, educational service districts, combinations of school districts and community college districts through an agreement under RCW 28B.50.530, or any combination are encouraged."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. Initial applications to participate in the voc ed works 2000 program shall be submitted to the office of the superintendent of public instruction not later than September 30, 1991, for implementation beginning December 30, 1991. Subject to available funding, additional applications may be submitted to the superintendent of public instruction for consideration by November 1st of subsequent years. Each application shall contain a proposed plan that:

(1) Describes specific activities to be carried out as part of the project;

(2) Provides for all parties to work cooperatively during the term of the project;

(3) Includes provisions for certificated school staff providing instruction in vocational education programs, and classified school employees with primary roles in implementing and conducting the plan, to be employed on supplemental contracts with additional compensation for an average of ten additional days beyond the general state-funded school year allocations for each participating employee, and staff development time as provided by legislative appropriation. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 28A.400.200, district resources may be used to fund the employment of school district staff beyond the average of ten additional days for the purposes of the project;

(4) Includes budget plans for the project and additional anticipated sources of funding, including private grants and contributions, if any;

(5) Identifies the technical resources desired, the potential costs of those resources, and the institutions of higher education, businesses, industries, labor organizations, educational service districts, or consultants available to provide such resources;

(6) Identifies the evaluation and accountability processes to be used to measure student, project, and staff performance;

(7) Justifies each request for waiver of specific state statutes or administrative rules during at least the first two years of the program;

(8) Includes a written statement that school directors and administrators and community college boards of trustees, if applicable, are willing to exempt the projects from specifically identified local rules, as needed;

(9) Includes a written statement that the school directors and community college board of trustees and the local bargaining agents will modify those portions of their local agreements as applicable for the projects;

(10) Includes a written statement that model curriculum programs developed under RCW 28A.300.110 have been considered, if applicable;

(11) Includes written statements of support from the school district board of directors, the school district superintendent, and the principal and staff of the building requesting to become a project, and statements of support, willingness to participate, or concerns from any interested parent, business, or community organization; and

(12) Includes written statements of support from the community college board of trustees and the community college president and staff of the community college requesting to become a project, if applicable."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall administer sections 402 through 412 of this act and is authorized to award grant funding, subject to money being appropriated by the legislature for this purpose, for projects selected by the superintendent of public instruction under section 404 of this act.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute the initial award grants by December 1, 1991. The initial projects under the voc ed works 2000 program shall begin during the 1991-92 school year.

(3) The projects for the voc ed works 2000 program may be conducted for up to six years, if funds are so provided. Subject to approval by the superintendent of public instruction and continued state funding, projects initially funded for two years may be extended for a total period not to exceed six years. Future funding shall be conditioned on a positive evaluation of the project."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may accept, receive, and administer for the purposes of sections 402 through 412 of this act such gifts, grants, and contributions as may be provided from public and private sources for the purposes of sections 402 through 412 of this act.

(2) The voc ed works 2000 program account is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The superintendent of public instruction shall deposit in the account all moneys received under this section. Moneys in the account may be spent only for the purposes of sections 402 through 412 of this act. Disbursements from this account shall be on the authorization of the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee. The account is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 408. (1) The superintendent of public instruction, where appropriate, or the state board of education, where appropriate, is authorized to grant waivers to project applicants from the provisions of statutes or administrative rules relating to: Graduation requirements under RCW 28A.230.090; student to teacher ratios; teacher contact hour requirements under RCW 28A.150.260; teacher certification requirements; program approval standards; the commingling of funds appropriated by the legislature for vocational education programs and basic education programs if not inconsistent with federal laws or regulations; and other administrative rules which in the opinion of the superintendent of public instruction or the state board of education may need to be waived to implement a project proposal.

(2) State rules dealing with public health, safety, and civil rights, including accessibility by the handicapped, shall not be waived.

(3) A school district may request the state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to ask the United States department of education, the United States department of labor, or other federal agencies to waive certain federal regulations necessary to implement the proposed project.

(4) The superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education shall work with the state board for community college education and the higher education coordinating board for the waiver of applicable college entrance requirements and for the establishment of course equivalency requirements for students participating in projects under sections 402 through 412 of this act.

(5) The superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education shall seek the waiver of any applicable provisions of the job skills program under RCW 28C.04.400 through 28C.04.480."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 409. The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that successful applicants will be afforded resources and special support assistance, as specified in legislative appropriations, in undertaking activities for the voc ed works 2000 program. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop a process that coordinates and facilitates linkages among participating school districts, community colleges, business, labor, and industry. Staff from schools or school districts, public vocational technical institutes, educational service districts, skills centers, and community colleges selected to participate in the voc ed works 2000 program shall be given priority consideration for participation in state sponsored staff development programs and summer institutes which are directly related to the goals of the selected projects."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 410. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement the superintendent's duties under sections 402 through 412 of this act.

(2) The state board of education may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement its duties under sections 402 through 412 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 411. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall report to the legislature on the progress of the voc ed works 2000 program by January 15th of each odd-numbered year, including a recommendation on the number of additional projects that should be authorized and funded. The first report shall be submitted by January 15, 1993.

(2) Each applicant selected to participate in the voc ed works 2000 program shall submit an annual report to the superintendent of public instruction on the progress of the project as a condition of receipt of continued funding."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 412. The superintendent of public instruction, through the state clearinghouse for education information, shall collect and disseminate to all school districts and other interested parties information about the voc ed works 2000 program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 413. A new section is added to chapter 28B.80 RCW to read as follows:

The higher education coordinating board shall review the entrance requirements for the state institutions of higher education and shall work with the boards of trustees and the boards of regents of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College and the superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education regarding waiving certain entrance requirements or developing course equivalencies for students enrolled in a program under sections 402 through 412 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 414. A new section is added to chapter 28B.50 RCW to read as follows:

The state board for community college education may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement the board's duties under sections 402 through 412 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 415. A new section is added to chapter 28A.150 RCW to read as follows:

The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules that establish general program approval standards for determining the terms and conditions under which school districts are eligible to receive state funds for secondary vocational education. The standards shall include a provision regarding the use of extended or supplemental contracts for certificated vocational education instructors in vocational fields and provide assistance to districts in determining when to offer such contracts."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 416. (1) Each school district, skills center, educational service district, interdistrict cooperative, or public vocational technical institute receiving state funds for vocational programs shall consult with a local advisory council on vocational education. The district may create a council or may use an existing entity that meets the requirements of this section and sections 417 and 418 of this act. Joint councils may be established.

(2) The councils shall be composed of members who are representative of the population found in the area that the council serves. The council shall be composed of representatives of the general public including at a minimum representatives of business, industry, labor, and spokespersons for persons with disabilities."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 417. The local advisory council shall provide advice and assistance to the school district, skills center, educational service district, interdistrict cooperative, or public vocational technical institute on:

(1) Selecting equipment and instructional materials and establishing specifications for training areas. The council shall suggest ways to provide for the efficient and effective use of equipment and insure maximum use of the equipment;

(2) Determining training needs;

(3) Determining content and length of courses;

(4) Determining current and future employment opportunities and requirements;

(5) Making recommendations to help provide for experienced and knowledgeable instructors; and

(6) Providing support for the entire vocational education program."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 418. A school district shall only be eligible to receive funds to upgrade or to acquire equipment for vocational education programs if the district in consultation with the local advisory council has developed a vocational education program improvement component within their plan. The improvement component shall describe: Methods for strengthening vocational education; business and industry partnerships; the potential to aid local economic development; staff training; the need for extended or supplemental contracts for specific certificated instructional staff in vocational programs; job placement; consistency with the state plan for vocational education; and the basic skills and core competencies required for successful employment. In developing the plan, coordination with community colleges, business and industry, and other school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, skills centers, and public vocational technical institutes shall be considered. The plan shall be revised at least once every two years."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 419. The entity in the state of Washington qualifying as the entity for the receipt of federal funds shall, with available funds, provide technical assistance to local vocational education advisory committees."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 420. Each vocational agriculture education service area shall encourage greater student and teacher knowledge of environmentally sensitive and low-input agricultural and landscaping practices, water conservation, and agricultural worker protections."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 421. A new section is added to chapter 28B.10 RCW to read as follows:

In developing admission standards, each four-year institution of higher education shall recognize the relevance of vocational education courses and the competencies taught in such courses and shall make every effort to designate applicable vocational education courses as course equivalencies."

"Sec. 422. RCW 28B.80.350 and 1988 c 172 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

The board shall coordinate educational activities among all segments of higher education taking into account the educational programs, facilities, and other resources of both public and independent two and four-year colleges and universities. The four-year institutions and the state board for community college education shall coordinate information and activities with the board. The board shall have the following additional responsibilities:

(1) Promote interinstitutional cooperation;

(2) Establish minimum admission standards for four-year institutions, including a requirement that coursework in sign language shall satisfy any foreign language requirement the board or the institutions may establish as a general undergraduate admissions requirement. The standards shall include recognition of the relevance of vocational education courses and the competencies taught in such courses and the use of vocational education courses having academic equivalencies to meet admission requirements to four-year institutions;

(3) Establish transfer policies;

(4) Adopt rules implementing statutory residency requirements;

(5) Develop and administer reciprocity agreements with bordering states and the province of British Columbia;

(6) Review and recommend compensation practices and levels for administrative employees, exempt under chapter 28B.16 RCW, and faculty using comparative data from peer institutions;

(7) Monitor higher education activities for compliance with all relevant state policies for higher education;

(8) Arbitrate disputes between and among four-year institutions or between and among four-year institutions and community colleges at the request of one or more of the institutions involved, or at the request of the governor, or from a resolution adopted by the legislature. The decision of the board shall be binding on the participants in the dispute;

(9) Establish and implement a state system for collecting, analyzing, and distributing information;

(10) Recommend to the governor and the legislature ways to remove any economic incentives to use off-campus program funds for on-campus activities; and

(11) Make recommendations to increase minority participation, and monitor and report on the progress of minority participation in higher education."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 423. By November 1, 1992, the higher education coordinating board shall develop recommendations for eliminating or modifying university and college entrance requirements that inhibit schools from adopting strategies that are designed to ensure that students achieve the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes."

"Sec. 424. RCW 28A.230.100 and 1990 c 33 s 239 are each amended to read as follows:

The state board of education shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the course requirements set forth ((in)) pursuant to RCW 28A.230.090. Such rules shall include, as the state board deems necessary, granting equivalencies for and temporary exemptions from the course requirements ((~~in RCW 28A.230.090 and special alterations of the course requirements in RCW 28A.230.090~~)) established. In developing such rules the state board shall recognize the relevance of instruction in work force skills through vocational education and applied courses and allow such courses to fulfill in whole or in part the courses required for graduation ((~~in RCW 28A.230.090~~)). Such rules may include provisions for competency testing in lieu of such courses required for graduation ((in)) pursuant to RCW 28A.230.090."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 425. The legislature finds that the needs of the work force and the economy necessitate enhanced vocational education opportunities in secondary education including curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education. In order for the state's work force to be competitive in the world market, employees need competencies in both vocational and technical skills and in essential subject areas such as English, math, science, technology, geography, history, and critical thinking. Curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education reflects that many students learn best through applied learning, and that students should be offered flexible education opportunities which prepare them for both the world of work and for higher education."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 426. A new section is added to chapter 28A.300 RCW to read as follows:

The superintendent of public instruction shall develop a model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education at the secondary level. The curriculum shall integrate vocational education for gainful employment with education in the academic subjects of English, math, science, technology, geography, and history, and with education in critical thinking. Upon completion, the model curriculum shall be provided for consideration and use by school districts."

"PART V

URBAN SCHOOLS GRANTS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. The superintendent of public instruction shall establish and administer an urban schools grant program to provide eligible school districts an opportunity to apply for state funds that are separate from and in addition to the state funds allocated for the state's basic program of education."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. The Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, and Pasco school districts are eligible to apply for an urban schools grant under section 501 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. The eligible school districts interested in applying for funds under the urban schools grant program shall submit a grant application to the superintendent of public instruction. Grant applications shall include the following:

(1) Documentation that the district board of directors has held at least one public hearing regarding the proposed use of the grant funds. The public hearing and other public hearings held by the district may be held as part of the public hearings required pursuant to chapter 28A.505 RCW;

(2) Identified budgeted expenditures for the grant funds. The expenditure plan may be included as part of the district's annual budget required under chapter 28A.505 RCW;

(3) Documentation that the development of the expenditure plan, prior to the first public hearing, involved teachers, school and district administrators, educational staff associates and classified personnel, parents, students, and members of the community at-large;

(4) A description of the services, programs, or activities that will be funded, in whole or in part, by the grant funds;

(5) A description of the methods and procedures to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the services, programs, or activities supported by the grant funds; and

(6) Other information as requested by the superintendent of public instruction."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. Grant funds shall be used for purposes identified by the school district in compliance with section 503 of this act. New or existing programs enhanced by funds received under the urban schools grant program shall not become a part of the state's basic program of education obligation as set forth under Article IX of the state Constitution."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. (1) Each school district receiving funds under the urban schools grant program established under section 501 of this act shall submit biennially to the superintendent of public instruction a report on the district's use of the grant funds and other information required by the superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent of public instruction shall establish the date for submittal of reports.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall submit biennially to the legislature a report on the urban schools grant program. The first report shall be submitted not later than December 1, 1992."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement the provisions of sections 501 through 505 of this act."

"PART VI

SMALL SCHOOLS GRANTS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall establish and administer a small schools grant program to assist eligible school districts in meeting special needs of the districts.

(2) Funds appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of the small schools grant program and new or existing programs enhanced by funds received under the small schools grant program shall not become a part of the state's basic program of education obligation as set forth under Article IX of the state Constitution.

(3) School districts shall be eligible to apply for additional state funds under the small schools grant program if the school district meets the criteria under section 602 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 602. (1) A school district of the second class under RCW 28A.315.230 may apply for funds under the small schools grant program established under section 601 of this act, to help meet the special needs of the district, if the school district meets all of the criteria in this section:

(a) The median household income is at least twenty percent below the state average;

(b) The number of families receiving aid to families with dependent children exceeds the state-wide average by twenty percent or more;

(d) The assessed valuation of property for excess levy purposes would require a levy rate of more than two dollars per one thousand dollars of valuation to raise a ten percent levy;

(e) The district does not receive federal impact aid in excess of the maximum amount the district would be eligible to raise with a ten percent levy; and

(f) The district does not receive federal forest moneys in excess of their basic education allocation.

(2) If a second class school district is a joint district under RCW 28A.315.350, the criteria under subsection (1) of this section shall be applied based upon the county which comes closest to meeting the criteria under subsection (1) of this section."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 603. Eligible school districts interested in applying for funds under the grant program established under section 601 of this act shall submit a grant application to the superintendent of public instruction. Grant applications shall include the following:

(2) Identified budgeted expenditures for the grant funds. The expenditure plan may be included as part of the district's annual budget required under chapter 28A.505 RCW;

(3) Documentation that the development of the expenditure plan prior to the first public hearing involved teachers, school and district administrators, educational staff associates and classified personnel, parents, students, and members of the community at-large;

(4) A description of the services, programs, or activities that will be funded in whole or in part by the grant funds; and

(5) A description of the methods and procedures to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the services, programs, or activities supported by the grant funds."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 604. (1) Each school district receiving funds under the grant program established under section 601 of this act shall submit biennially to the superintendent of public instruction a report on the district's use of the grant funds. The report shall include an assessment of the effectiveness of the services, programs, or activities supported by the grant funds and other information required by the superintendent of public instruction.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall establish the date for submittal of reports. The superintendent of public instruction shall work with the eligible districts in developing reporting requirements that do not create excessive paperwork but which provide information necessary for the legislature to evaluate the impact of the grant program on the educational programs of the eligible school districts.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall submit biennially to the legislature a report on the grant program established under section 601 of this act. The first report shall be submitted not later than December 1, 1992."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 605. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement sections 601 through 604 of this act."

"PART VII

SCHOOL SITE-BASED COUNCILS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. The legislature finds that in order to achieve the goal of reforming the public schools, each citizen of the state must accept the commitment of developing our most important resource, our children. The legislature further finds that part of building this commitment includes having persons in the field of education form partnerships with other persons in the community. To build a learning community, and develop this commitment, the legislature intends:

(1) That school boards of directors, school administrators, teachers, employee unions, and members of the community find new ways of working collaboratively, changing existing policies and agreements where appropriate;

(2) To encourage the creation of site-based councils, where parents, teachers, and citizens will join to make decisions for our schools; and

(3) To give school districts and schools broad discretion in establishing their site-based councils but consistent with the limitations under section 702 of this act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. (1) A site-based council may be established at one or more schools if the school district board of directors has adopted a policy authorizing site-based councils. The policy is not subject to collective bargaining. The school district board of directors has final authority in establishing the parameters and areas of involvement accorded to school site-based councils.

(2) The policy adopted by a school district board of directors may include but is not limited to:

(a) Procedures for forming a site-based council and official recognition of the council by the district;

(b) Membership of the site-based council including the principal, certificated and classified staff, students in secondary schools, parents, and persons in the community. Existing organizations may be used to form the site-based council;

(c) Designation of activities with which site-based councils may become involved, such as: Student assessment, parent involvement, and developing community schools; and

(d) Delegation of authority to site-based councils to adopt their own bylaws and charter.

(3) School district boards of directors shall not delegate to site-based councils the authority to make personnel decisions regarding either instructional, administrative or classified staff.

(4) A school board shall only delegate authority over budget decisions to a site-based council if the authority is clearly defined in writing, if the authority is limited to a one-year period but may be renewed annually with the approval of the board, and if the authority of the site-based council is limited to decisions at the building level.

(5) Each school district board of directors deciding to adopt a policy authorizing site-based councils shall provide, by resolution, plans for attendance policies that are consistent with the requirements of any desegregation plan in order to promote stability for schools with site-based councils."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. If modifications to existing local bargaining agreements are necessary to implement school site-based councils, those modifications shall be clearly stated in the written agreement between the school district board of directors and the exclusive bargaining representative for district certificated instructional staff."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 704. (1) Schools with site-based councils may receive funds to provide resources for restructuring their educational programs. The superintendent of public instruction shall allocate funds, as are appropriated for this purpose, to school districts to distribute to the schools with site-based councils.

(2) School districts shall submit reports about the plans and use of funds to the superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent of public instruction may transmit information to other schools and school districts through the state clearinghouse for educational information and assistance.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction may provide technical assistance under this section to any school or school district establishing or using a site-based council."

"PART VIII

LOCAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT FUNDS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. A new section is added to chapter 28A.300 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall establish a program to provide school districts, from appropriated funds, local education program enhancement funds.

(2) A school district shall be eligible to receive an allocation from appropriated funds if the school district's board of directors has:

(a) Assessed the needs of the schools within the district;

(b) Prioritized the identified needs; and

(3) School districts receiving moneys pursuant to this section shall expend such moneys to meet educational needs identified by the district within the following program areas:

(a) Prevention and intervention services in the elementary grades;

(b) Reduction of class size;

(d) Student-at-risk programs, including dropout prevention and retrieval, and substance abuse awareness and prevention;

(e) Staff development and in-service programs;

(f) Student logical reasoning and analytical skill development;

(g) Programs for highly capable students;

(h) Programs involving students in community services;

(i) Senior citizen volunteer programs; and

(j) Other purposes that enhance a school district's basic education program.

(4) Program enhancements funded pursuant to this section do not fall within the definition of basic education for purposes of Article IX of the state Constitution and the state's funding duty thereunder.

(5)(a) Allocations to eligible school districts shall be calculated on the basis of average annual full time equivalent enrollment. For school districts enrolling not more than one hundred average annual full time equivalent students, and for small school plants within any school district designated as remote and necessary schools, the allocations shall be determined as follows:

(i) Enrollment of not more than sixty average annual full time equivalent students in grades kindergarten through six shall generate funding based on sixty full time equivalent students;

(ii) Enrollment of not more than twenty average annual full time equivalent students in grades seven and eight shall generate funding based on twenty full time equivalent students; and

(iii) Enrollment of sixty or fewer average annual full time equivalent students in grades nine through twelve shall generate funding based on sixty full time equivalent students.

(b) Allocations shall be distributed on a school-year basis pursuant to RCW 28A.510.250."

"PART IX

MASTERS DEGREE REQUIREMENT REPEAL"

"Sec. 901. RCW 28A.410.040 and 1990 c 33 s 406 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The state board of education shall adopt rules providing that, except as provided in this section, all individuals qualifying for an initial-level teaching certificate after August 31, 1992, shall possess a baccalaureate degree in the arts, sciences, and/or humanities and have fulfilled the requirements for teacher certification pursuant to RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). ((The state board of education shall develop and adopt rules establishing baccalaureate degree equivalency standards for certification of vocational instructors performing instructional duties and acquiring initial level certification after August 31, 1992.)) However, candidates for grades preschool through eight certificates shall have fulfilled the requirements for a major as part of their baccalaureate degree. If the major is in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education, the candidate must have at least thirty quarter hours or twenty semester hours in one academic field.

(2) ((The state board of education shall study the impact of eliminating the major in education under subsection (1) of this section and submit a report to the legislature by January 15, 1990. The report shall include a recommendation on whether the major in education under subsection (1) of this section should be eliminated.

~~(3)~~)) The initial certificate shall be valid for ((~~two years.~~

(4) Certificate holders may renew the certificate for a three-year period by providing proof of acceptance and enrollment in an approved masters degree program. A second renewal, for a period of two years, may be granted upon recommendation of the degree-granting institution and if the certificate holder can demonstrate substantial progress toward the completion of the masters degree and that the degree will be completed within the two-year extension period. Under no circumstances may an initial certificate be valid for)) a period of no more than seven years. The initial certificate may be reinstated pursuant to state board of education rules."

"Sec. 902. RCW 28A.410.050 and 1989 c 29 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

(((1) The state board of education shall implement rules providing that all teachers performing instructional duties and acquiring professional level certificate status after August 31, 1992, shall possess, as a requirement of professional status, a masters degree in teaching, or a masters degree in the arts, sciences, and/or humanities.

~~(2)~~)) The state board of education shall develop and adopt rules establishing baccalaureate and masters degree equivalency standards for vocational instructors performing instructional duties and acquiring ((~~professional level~~)) certification after August 31, 1992."

"PART X

MISCELLANEOUS"

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1001. This act may be known and cited as the bringing education home act."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1002. Part headings used in this act do not constitute part of the law."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1003. Sections 202 through 214 of this act are each added to chapter 28A.630 RCW."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1004. Sections 301 through 309 of this act are each added to chapter 28A.600 RCW."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1005. Sections 402 through 412, 501 through 506, and 601 through 605 of this act are each added to chapter 28A.630 RCW."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1006. Sections 416 through 420 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 28C RCW."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1007. Sections 701 through 704 of this act are each added to chapter 28A.240 RCW."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1008. Sections 101, 102, 201 through 214, 301 through 309, 401 through 422, 501 through 505, and 601 through 605 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1009. Sections 201 through 214 of this act shall expire December 31, 1998."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1010. If specific funding for the purposes of sections 201 through 214 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section numbers, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, sections 201 through 214 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1011. If specific funding for the purposes of sections 301 through 309 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section numbers, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, sections 301 through 309 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1012. If specific funding for the purposes of sections 401 through 427 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section numbers, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, sections 401 through 427 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1013. If specific funding for the purposes of sections 501 through 506 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section numbers, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, sections 501 through 506 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1014. If specific funding for the purposes of sections 601 through 605 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section numbers, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, sections 601 through 605 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1015. If specific funding for the purposes of section 801 of this act, referencing this act by bill and section number, is not provided by June 30, 1991, in the omnibus appropriations act, section 801 of this act shall be null and void."

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1016. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected."