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HOUSE BILL 2023
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State of Washington 55th Legislature 1997 Regular Session
By Representatives Van Luven, Dunn and Mason
Read first time 02/18/97. Referred to Committee on Education.
AN ACT Relating to student fees; adding new sections to chapter 28A.325 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that students in common schools are increasingly asked to bear the financial costs of their education through fees for events, costs for supplies required for a course of instruction, and for other activities and services that are a normal part of a student's educational experience. The legislature intends to ensure that the normal costs of a public education are not borne directly by students or their families.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 28A.325 RCW to read as follows:
Each school district board of directors shall adopt a written policy stating that all school supplies necessary for the completion of required and elective coursework are provided by the district free of charge to students.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 28A.325 RCW to read as follows:
Each school district board of directors shall adopt a written policy stating that all noncredit extracurricular school events during regular school hours are provided free of charge to all students. Nothing in this section prohibits school districts from charging fees as may be necessary for noncredit extracurricular events or activities after regular school hours, including the cost of supplies for school sport activities and school sport events.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.
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