1303-S2 AMH HICK SHEL 12

2SHB 1303 - H AMD 159 ADOPTED 3-13-97

By Representative Hickel

     On page 13, after line 28, insert the following section:

ANEW SECTION. Sec. 27.  The superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with school district personnel and the state board of education, shall conduct a study to identify additional actions that can be taken to increase flexibility for individual schools and school districts.  The study shall review the superintendent of public instruction=s rule making process, the granting of waivers from provisions of collective bargaining agreements, and other policies and practices that reduce school and school district flexibility.  The study shall be submitted to the education committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 1997.@

     Correct the title

EFFECT: The superintendent of public instruction is directed to conduct a study of how to increase flexibility for individual schools and school districts.