5418-S AMS BENT S2172

5418-S AMS BENT S2172.1

SSB 5418 - S AMD - 100

By Senator Benton

NOT ADOPTED - RISING VOTE; 3/10/99

On page 21, after line 29, insert the following:

"RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS IN HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES

Sec. 701. RCW 28A.305.220 and 1984 c 178 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The state board of education shall develop for use by all public school districts a standardized high school transcript. The state board of education shall establish clear definitions for the terms "credits" and "hours" so that school programs operating on the quarter, semester, or trimester system can be compared.

(2) When determining standardized grade points under subsection (1) of this section, the state board of education shall adopt a weighting system for grades earned in honors and advanced placement classes to provide recognition for students participating in those classes.

(3) Transcripts are important documents to students who will apply for admission to postsecondary institutions of higher education. Transcripts are also important to students who will seek employment upon or prior to graduation from high school. It is recognized that student transcripts may be the only record available to employers in their decision-making processes regarding prospective employees. The superintendent of public instruction shall require school districts to inform annually all high school students that prospective employers may request to see transcripts and that the prospective employee's decision to release transcripts can be an important part of the process of applying for employment.

PART 8"

Renumber the remaining parts and sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SSB 5418 - S AMD - 100

By Senator Benton

NOT ADOPTED 3/10/99

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "28A.300.130," strike "and 28A.630.885" and insert "28A.630.885, and 28A.305.220"