5537‑S AMS PELZ GOLD 01

SSB 5537 - S AMD - 058

     BySenator Pelz

                                 RULED IN ORDER; NOT ADOPTED 3/11/95; STANDING VOTE

     On page 4, after line 13, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.410 RCW to read as follows:

     In adopting rules establishing subject area requirements for certificated instructional staff to provide instruction in English, in addition to requiring course work in American literature,  the state board of education shall recognize the rich diversity of literature throughout the world written or translated into the English language and not require that college level courses taken in literature represent the literature of any other particular nationality."

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

SSB 5537 - S AMD - 058

     BySenator Pelz

     On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "28A.305.130;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW:"

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EFFECT OF AMENDMENT:  Requires the State Board of Education to broaden the qualifications for English teachers and permit course work in world literature to qualify rather than requiring course work in literature from Great Britain.