5825‑S2 AMS FINK MIEL 001
2SSB 5825 - S AMD - 095
BySenator Finkbeiner
NOT ADOPTED 3/10/99
On page 5, after line 37 insert the following:
"Sec. 1. 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, 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 sciences; civics and history; and 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 sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
2SSB 5825 - S AMD - 095
By Senator Finkbeiner
NOT ADOPTED 3/10/99
On page 8, after line 25, strike all material through "2007-08" on line 31
2SSB 5825 - S AMD - 095
By Senator Finkbeiner
NOT ADOPTED 3/10/99
On page 1, on line 2 of the title, after "28A.230.230," insert "28A.150.210"
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EFFECT: Eliminates the arts and the health and fitness goal and student assessments of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning.