FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6407

C 60 L 04

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning school district superintendent credential preparation programs.

Sponsors: Senators Shin, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles and Carlson; by request of State Board of Education.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

House Committee on Higher Education

Background: Under current Washington law, only the University of Washington and Washington State University are authorized to offer training for superintendents over and above that which is required for teaching certificates and principals' credentials.

Summary: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College are authorized to offer training for superintendents over and above that required for teaching certificates and principals' credentials.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate       49  0

House       95  0

Effective: June 10, 2004