6600-S.E AMH APP H5405.1

ESSB 6600 - H COMM AMDS TO ED COMM AMD (H-5330.1/98) NOT ADOPTED 3-06-98

By Committee on Appropriations

    On page 1, line 9 of the amendment, after "is" strike "not"

    On page 1, line 10 of the amendment, after "education" strike "through the common schools"

    On page 1, line 12 of the amendment, after "governments" insert "because low academic performance in basic skills areas can be a characteristic of some juveniles incarcerated in adult facilities, and improvement in performance in those academic areas may affect the recidivism rate of these juveniles"

    On page 1, beginning on line 12 of the amendment, after "governments." strike all material through "adults." on line 16

EFFECT:  Affirms the state's responsibility to provide basic and special education and adds detail to the intent statement related to academic skills and recidivism.

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