HB 1861 - DIGEST

Directs the Washington digital learning commons to establish a statewide web-based clearinghouse, through public and private partnership, that shall serve as the central point of information, reference, and review of online learning programs and resources available in Washington.

Requires the web-based clearinghouse to be designed and managed to achieve the following objectives: (1) Make more online resources available to teachers;

(2) Provide students with tools and resources to actively improve and enrich their educational experiences;

(3) Offer parents and families access to tools and resources that will facilitate more direct involvement in their children's education; and

(4) Avoid expensive and duplicative efforts by creating and connecting through our existing infrastructure and community assets, a statewide clearinghouse of high quality online programs, information, and tools.