FINAL BILL REPORT

                                   SCR 8422

                             AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

Brief Description:  Endorsing the Council on Education Reform and Funding's goals and mission.

SPONSORS: Senators Hayner, Gaspard, Cantu, Rinehart, von Reichbauer and Bauer

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

BACKGROUND:

The Governor's Council on Education Reform and Funding was created by Executive Order in 1991 and charged with creating an education system that is flexible and ensures that all students perform at substantially higher levels.  The council has formed six sub-groups and continues to work through the sub-groups and in full council sessions to review, discuss and coordinate complex and sometimes competing educational issues.

In January 1992, the council released an interim report.  The council's final report, including action-oriented recommendations, is due in December 1992.

SUMMARY:

The Legislature endorses the council's charge and its plan of work and looks to December 1992 for receipt of the council's final report.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      Adopted

House 95    1