HB 2337-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/13/02)

     Provides that the goals shall be consistent with student privacy protection provisions of RCW 28A.655.090(7) and shall not conflict with requirements contained in Title I of the federal elementary and secondary education act of 1965, as amended. The goals may be established for all students, economically disadvantaged students, limited English proficient students, students with disabilities, and students from disproportionately academically underachieving racial and ethnic backgrounds.

     Authorizes the commission to establish goals for high school graduation rates and dropout rate reduction goals for schools and school districts with students in grades seven through twelve.