SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6329

                    As of January 31, 2000

Title:  An act relating to death benefits for educational employees.

Brief Description:  Providing death benefits for educational employees killed in the course of employment.

Sponsors:  Senators McCaslin and Winsley.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Education:  1/31/2000.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Staff:  Kelly Simpson (786-7403)

Background:  Under current law, there is no statute authorizing a death benefit claim for school employees killed in the course of their employment.  However, the current state operating budget establishes, for a two year period ending June 30, 2001, a $150,000 death benefit if a teacher is killed in the course of employment.

Summary of Bill:  A $150,000 death benefit is placed into law for school employees killed in the course of their employment.  Those eligible to receive the benefits are teachers, classified staff, or administrative staff employed by a school or school district.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 25, 2000.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.