2418-S AMH .... H5192.1

SHB 2418 - H AMD 961 FAILED 2-16-98

By Representative

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

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

    (1) By June 30, 1999, the state board of education shall provide the administration of a reading instruction competency assessment to all persons seeking initial certification with primary responsibility for instruction in elementary grades in the state.  The assessment shall measure the applicant's ability to teach beginning reading skills effectively as demonstrated through instructional methodologies based on reliable and replicable teaching strategies for beginning reading.

    (2) The state board shall submit the proposed reading instruction competency assessment to the education committees of the house of representatives and senate for review before implementing the assessment.

    (3) The state board shall establish and each applicant must achieve a minimum assessment score as a condition to being issued a teaching certificate.

    (4) The state board of education and the superintendent of public instruction, as determined by the state board, may contract with one or more third parties for:

    (a) The development, purchase, administration, scoring, and reporting of scores of the assessments established by the state board under this section;

    (b) Related clerical and administrative activities; or

    (c) Any combination of the purposes in this subsection.

    (5) The state board shall ensure that, at a minimum, teachers, administrators, and representatives of institutions of higher education participate in the development and implementation of the assessments."

    Correct the title.

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