2124-S2 AMH CLEM MORR 1

2SHB 2124 - H AMD 0159 FAILED 3-13-03

By Representative Clements

On page 2, line 3, after "standards." insert the following

"The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall fund the provision and scoring of any assessment, alternative means, or appeal included in the high school assessment system. School districts may not be charged for any costs associated with the provision or scoring of these items. School districts are responsible for any personnel costs associated with the on-site administration of the assessments, alternative means, and appeals."

EFFECT: The state will pay for providing and scoring the high school WASL, any retakes, and for the alternative means students may use to demonstrate that they have met state academic standards. School districts may not be charged for these costs. School districts are responsible for the personnel costs associated with the administration of the high school assessment system.