SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    HB 2599

           AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 27, 1992

Brief Description:  Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to develop violence‑prevention materials for schools.

SPONSORS: Representatives Roland, Peery, Ogden, Orr, Riley, Pruitt, J. Kohl and Winsley

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Majority Report:  Do pass. 

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Erwin, Vice Chairman; Murray, Pelz, Rinehart, A. Smith, and Talmadge.

Staff:  Mich'l Prentice Needham (786‑7439)

Hearing Dates: February 27, 1992

BACKGROUND:

The incidence of violence in schools has been increasing rapidly.  It has been suggested that students need to learn better ways to resolve conflicts other than resorting to violence. 

SUMMARY:

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is required to develop violence-prevention materials for use in local school districts.  OSPI may use materials developed by local school districts or they may consult with other interested persons.

The material may include but is not limited to the following: techniques for anger management; personal safety methods appropriate for different ages; problem-solving strategies; and effective alternatives to violence for solving problems.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available

TESTIMONY FOR:  None

TESTIMONY AGAINST:  None

TESTIFIED:  No one