HB 1240-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Provides that, after data are complete and accurate, the writing portion of the Washington assessment of student learning test booklets shall be redistributed to schools.  Schools shall make the writing portion of each student's test booklet available to the student, the student's parent or guardian, and teacher.

     Provides that the student's teacher shall not be required to correct the writing portion of the assessment.

     Requires that, by September 1, 2001, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the governor and the fiscal and education committees of the legislature on the estimated cost of returning additional test questions and answers to parents and teachers.