1462‑S2 AMS JOHN GORR 013

2SHB 1462 - SEN AMD TO SEN AMD (S2727.2) ‑ 355

    BySenators Johnson, McDonald and Finkbeiner

                       NOT ADOPTED - ROLL CALL VOTE 22-27; 4/13/99

    On page 5, after line 28, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 105.  A new section is added to chapter 41.06 RCW to read as follows:If an elementary school does not meet or exceed the goals set in section 201(4) of this act, upon the request of the student's parent or guardian the school district must transfer the student to a successful public school within the district which has meet such goals. If the school district fails to transfer the student, the student shall be granted an opportunity scholarship. The amount of the opportunity scholarship shall be $4,000 for tuition at an approved private school, which the student or the student's parent or guardian has chosen to redeem the scholarship.  The only acceptable use of the opportunity scholarship funds is application towards the cost of tuition at an approved private school.  A single scholarship cannot extend beyond one school year.  However, students may apply for a scholarship in consecutive school years. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules under chapter 34.50 RCW to implement this act."

    On page 16, line 19, after "through", strike "104" and insert "105".

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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