HB 2771 - DIGEST

     Provides that, where sexual and other malicious harassment are particularly pernicious threats to school safety, the legislature intends to require that public school districts establish, publicize and enforce policies prohibiting and punishing such behavior.

     Requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop the criteria for use by school districts in developing malicious harassment policies, as required under RCW 28A.640.020(2)(a), by December 31, 1998.  All school districts shall adopt and implement a written policy concerning malicious harassment, as required under RCW 28A.640.020(2)(b) by July 1, 1999.