2295-S2.E AMS KOHL MIEL 003

E2SHB 2295 - S AMD 829

By Senator Kohl-Welles

NOT ADOPTED 3/10/04

On page 9, line 5, after "application." insert the following:

"Prior to approving or rejecting the application, the superintendent of public instruction shall hold a public hearing to take public comment on the application. At least ten days prior to the public hearing taking place, the superintendent of public instruction shall provide notice of the public hearing to the stakeholders."

On page 9, line 6, after "faith," strike "must" and insert "may"

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EFFECT: Amends the appeal process in three ways:

First, makes it permissive rather than required that the SPI approve an application; Second, the SPI must hold a public hearing before making a decision on an application is made; Third, the SPI must provide notice of the public hearing to the stakeholders.