HB 1674 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Provides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2006, successful completion of the high school assessments in reading, writing, communications, and mathematics shall meet the requirements for a certificate of academic proficiency.  Beginning with the graduating class of 2008, successful completion of the high school assessments in reading, writing, communications,  mathematics, and science shall meet the requirements for a certificate of academic proficiency.  Successful completion of the high school assessments in arts and fitness shall lead to an endorsement on the certificate.  Successful completion of the high school assessments in history, civics, and geography may be required to achieve the certificate or may lead to an endorsement on the certificate, as determined by law.

     Provides that the state board of education shall not require students receiving a private education under chapter 28A.195 RCW or home-based instruction under chapter 28A.200 RCW to meet the requirements for the certificate of academic proficiency.

     Provides that, by October 30, 2000, the state board of education shall recommend to the governor, the house of representatives and senate committees on education, the superintendent of public instruction, and other interested parties, a draft of proposed minimum state-wide graduation requirements for the graduating class of 2006 and graduating classes thereafter.  Minimum graduation requirements for the class of 2006 and classes thereafter must be established in statute.