SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5562
AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 1993
Brief Description: Acknowledging the diversity of literature for purposes of rules establishing subject area requirements for instruction in English.
SPONSORS: Senators Pelz, Prentice, M. Rasmussen, Franklin and Bauer
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Staff: Jean Six (786‑7423)
Hearing Dates: February 15, 1993
BACKGROUND:
Current State Board of Education rules require a person, who is seeking a subject area endorsement to teach English, to have completed coursework in American literature, English literature, comparative literature, linguistics or structure of language, and writing/composition.
SUMMARY:
When the State Board of Education adopts rules regarding the subject area requirements for an endorsement to provide instruction in English, the rules shall recognize all literature as literature provided that it is written or translated into the English language.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: requested