SB 5574 - DIGEST

     Provides that, beginning in the 2001-2002 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social worker, counselors, and psychologists regulated under Title 18 RCW may include experience in schools and other nonschool positions as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, or psychologists.

     Provides that the calculation of years of service for experience in nonschool positions shall be as follows: Until the 2003-2004 school year, every two years of service in nonschool positions shall be counted as one year of service for purposes of this act.  Beginning in the 2004-2005 school year and thereafter, every one year of service in nonschool positions shall be counted as one year of service for purposes of this act.