2403-S2 AMH  COX CORD 84 Failed 2-12-02

2SHB 2403 - H AMD

By Representative Cox

     On page 12, line 25, after "REMEDIES." insert "(1)"

     On page 12, after line 35, insert the following:

     "(2) In the event of a strike or lockout that results in denying instructional services, a student enrolled in a course affected by the strike or lockout is entitled, within thirty days of the regularly scheduled end of the academic year, to the issuance of a letter grade for the course work completed, or a pass/fail grade if the student has chosen a pass/fail option.  If the institution of higher education fails to issue the grade within the period specified in this subsection, the institution of higher education must refund to the  student any tuition paid for the course."

EFFECT:  Adds that a student is entitled to a grade within 30 days after the end of the school year if a strike or lockout results in denying instructional services.  If the grade is not issued in time, the student is entitled to a tuition refund for the course.