FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 6206

                           C 27 L 00

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Requiring that schools be notified of firearm violations by students.

Sponsors:  Senators Spanel, Gardner, Kohl‑Welles, Jacobsen, Prentice, Fairley, Wojahn, Goings, Costa, McAuliffe, Haugen, Winsley and Kline.

Senate Committee on Education

House Committee on Education

Background:  Current law requires that a when a youth is convicted of certain offenses, the court must notify the youth=s parents or guardians and the principal of the youth=s school.  Offenses requiring notification include violent offenses, sex offenses, inhaling toxic fumes, controlled substance violations, liquor violations, assault, kidnapping, harassment, arson, and malicious mischief.

The principal must provide the criminal history information to the student=s teachers, supervisors, and other personnel that the principal feels should be aware of the student=s record.

Summary:  Firearm and dangerous weapon violations are added to the list of offenses that require parental and principal notification.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 471

House970

Effective:June 8, 2000