SB 5925 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Places conditions on the use of college credits for the teachers' salary schedule.

VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5925

                   April 19, 1997

To the Honorable President and Members,

  The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 2, Senate Bill No. 5925 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to certified instructional staff salaries;"

     The emergency clause in section 2 is not needed.  SB 5925 codifies the current state policy on credits recognized for state funding.  The bill will not affect state funding or school district reporting for the 1996-97 school year.  Without the emergency clause, the bill will take effect before September 1, 1997, the beginning of the 1997-98 school year.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed section 2 of Senate Bill No. 5925.  With the exception of section 2, I am approving Senate Bill No. 5925.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor