ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 333 WITHDRAWN 6/15/01

By Representative ___

On page 6, line 8, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 by $80,000.

Correct the total accordingly.

On page 6, after line 12, insert the following: "The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)(a) $80,000 of the general fund‑-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 is provided to convene a work group to explore the feasibility of a central repository for teacher education and experience information and to make recommendations for establishing a central repository. The feasibility study shall analyze the costs and benefits of a central repository including, but not limited to, the following:

(i) Whether increased accuracy is likely;

(ii) Whether school districts can save administrative and training costs;

(iii) Whether teachers will benefit;

(iv) Whether a central repository allows for innovative use of the internet and other information technology;

(v) Whether improved methods could be used to better ensure data reliability and integrity; and

(vi) Whether audits can be done more efficiently.

(b) The feasibility study shall also estimate the cost of a central repository and estimate the savings a central repository would generate compared to the current methods of gathering and maintaining this information.

(c) As a basis for the study and before convening the work group, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee shall identify or design one or more models for a multiple user data gathering and management system that can be incorporated into the concept of the central repository.

(d) The work group shall include the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the office of the state auditor, the department of information services, and a representative from each of the following: Teachers, a large school district, a small school district, educational service districts, school administrators, and others at the discretion of the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee.

(e) Staffing for the work group shall be provided by the legislative accountability and evaluation program committee staff with assistance from the state agencies on the work group.

(2) The feasibility study and recommendations shall be provided to the education and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 15, 2001."