FINAL BILL REPORT

                                    SB 6133

                                   C 56 L 92

                              SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Changing the membership and terms of the state board of education.

SPONSORS: Senators Bailey, Rinehart, Erwin, Murray, Oke, Pelz and Gaspard; by request of Board of Education

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

BACKGROUND:

The State Board of Education was established in 1877.  Since 1947, the board has been comprised of two representatives from each congressional district, one representative from private education, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Members serve six-year terms on a staggered basis.  The state board has recommended changing the size of the membership and the length of the members' terms.

SUMMARY:

The State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Each member shall be elected for four-year terms.

Measures are provided for a three-year transitional period.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      47    0

House 95    1

EFFECTIVE:  June 11, 1992