HB 2147-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/17/03)

Provides that, by January 12, 2004, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the Washington state school directors' association, parents, representatives of food service employee groups, principals, and other interested parties, shall develop and make available to school districts a model policy for protecting children in preschool through sixth grade who assist in elementary school kitchens.

Requires that, by August 1, 2004, each school district shall adopt or amend a policy for protecting children in preschool through sixth grade who assist in elementary school kitchens.