2707-S AMH .... H5021.1

SHB 2707 - H AMD 095 ADOPTED 02-10-96

By Representative Honeyford

    On page 8, after line 17, insert the following:

    "Sec. 9.  RCW 28A.600.020 and 1990 c 33 s 497 are each amended to read as follows:

    (1) The rules adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.600.010 shall be interpreted to insure that the optimum learning atmosphere of the classroom is maintained, and that the highest consideration is given to the judgment of qualified certificated educators regarding conditions necessary to maintain the optimum learning atmosphere.

    (2) Any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under a teacher's immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher from his or her individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first((:  PROVIDED, That)).  Except in emergency circumstances, the teacher ((shall have)) first ((attempted)) must attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action((:  PROVIDED FURTHER, That)).  In no event without the consent of the teacher ((shall))  may an excluded student ((be returned)) return to the class during the balance of that class or activity period.  This subsection does not apply when a teacher or principal imposes sanctions authorized under section 8 of this act.

    (3) In order to preserve a beneficial learning environment for all students and to maintain good order and discipline in each classroom, every school district board of directors shall provide that written procedures are developed for administering discipline at each school within the district.  Such procedures shall be developed with the participation of parents and the community, and shall provide that the teacher, principal or designee, and other authorities designated by the board of directors, make every reasonable attempt to involve the parent or guardian and the student in the resolution of student discipline problems.  Such procedures shall provide that students may be excluded from their individual classes or activities for periods of time in excess of that provided in subsection (2) of this section if such students have repeatedly disrupted the learning of other students:  PROVIDED, That the procedures are consistent with the regulations of the state board of education and provide for early involvement of parents in attempts to improve the student's behavior:  PROVIDED FURTHER, That pursuant to RCW 28A.400.110, the procedures shall assure that all staff work cooperatively toward consistent enforcement of proper student behavior throughout each school as well as within each classroom."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct the title and any internal references accordingly.

                            --- END ---