CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8422

52nd Legislature

1992 Regular Session

Adopted by the Senate January 27, 1992

President of the Senate

Passed by the House March 3, 1992

Yeas 95 Nays 1

CERTIFICATE

I, Gordon Golob, Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8422 as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth.

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8422

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Passed Legislature - 1992 Regular Session

State of Washington 52nd Legislature 1992 Regular Session

By Senators Hayner, Gaspard, Cantu, Rinehart, von Reichbauer and Bauer

Read first time 01/27/92.

WHEREAS, The Council on Education Reform and Funding was formed by Governor Gardner by Executive Order No. 91-04 to create an education system that is flexible and ensures that all students perform at substantially higher levels; and

WHEREAS, The Council has recognized the need to move the education system of Washington from educational inputs to improved student outcomes; and

WHEREAS, The Council has adopted the following Vision Statement: The education system in Washington State is world class because all students are successful learners and responsible citizens; and

WHEREAS, The Council had adopted a mission statement for its work which includes developing a comprehensive, flexible, and integrated education reform plan, that will result in improved performance of all students, and that will be implemented within a five-year time frame; and

WHEREAS, The Council will deliver action-oriented recommendations to the legislature and the citizens of the State of Washington upon completion of its work in December 1992; and

WHEREAS, The Council has begun the process for adoption of state-wide Student Learning Goals to be achieved by all children; and

WHEREAS, The Council has created six subgroups on: Student Learning, Outcomes, and Assessment; Professional Development; Management, Governance, and Accountability; Resources, Funding, and Accountability; Readiness to Learn; and School to School and School to Work Transitions; and the Council has enlisted additional support of educators, parents, community and business leaders to ensure that the work includes broad perspectives; and

WHEREAS, The Council is working to coordinate complex and sometimes competing issues; and

WHEREAS, The Council believes that a strong commitment and concerted effort on the part of every sector and every citizen will be required to ensure students master the Student Learning Goals;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Legislature endorse the Council's charge and plan of work and look forward to receiving its recommendations in December 1992.