5418-S AMS FINK S2171.1
SSB 5418 - S AMD - 087
By Senator Finkbeiner
WITHDRAWN 3/10/99
On page 2, after line 20, insert the following:
"Sec. 201. RCW 28A.150.210 and 1993 c 336 s 101 are each amended to read as follows:
The goal of the Basic Education Act for the schools of the state of Washington set forth in this chapter shall be to provide students with the opportunity to become responsible citizens, to contribute to their own economic well-being and to that of their families and communities, and to enjoy productive and satisfying lives. To these ends, the goals of each school district, with the involvement of parents and community members, shall be to provide opportunities for all students to develop the knowledge and skills essential to:
(1)
Read with comprehension((,)) and write with skill((, and
communicate)) effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and
settings;
(2)
Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; ((social,
physical, and life)) and science((s)); ((civics and
history; geography; arts; and health and fitness;))
(3) Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
(4) Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities."
Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 3, line 33, strike "other content and grade levels" and insert "mathematics, science, and writing"
On page 3, line 34, strike "other"
On page 3, at the beginning of line 35, strike "and other grade levels"
On page 4, beginning on line 9, after "goals in" strike "the other content areas and at other grade levels" and insert "mathematics, science, and writing"
On page 6, line 32, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 7, line 27, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 8, line 19, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 8, line 23, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 10, line 7, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 10, line 12, after "assessment" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 10, line 16, after "learning" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 17, line 5, after "goals" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 17, line 27, after "goals" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 19, line 18, after "learning" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 20, line 10, after "requirements" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, and writing"
On page 20, line 13, after "improvement" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, or writing"
On page 20, line 32, after "achievement" insert "in mathematics, science, reading, or writing"
On page 22, beginning on line 25, after "writing" strike all material through "communications" on line 26, and insert "and mathematics"
On page 22, at the beginning of line 31, strike "history, civics, geography, arts, health, fitness, and"
SSB 5418 - S AMD - 087
By Senator Finkbeiner
WITHDRAWN 3/10/99
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "RCW" insert "28A.150.210,"
EFFECT: Limits the accountability system to considering student performance in math, science, reading, and writing, but not communications, history, civics, geography, arts, health or fitness. Corrects title.
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