2489-S2 AMH TALC MCLA 088

2SHB 2489 - H AMD 760

By Representative Talcott

ADOPTED 2/9/2006

   On page 12, after line 9, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 28A.300 RCW to read as follows:

   Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall negotiate statewide contracts with providers of online courses, materials, and diagnostic assessments to provide remedial extended learning activities and preremediation and postremediation assessments under section 2 of this act. The superintendent shall act as a broker between school districts that elect to use the courses, materials, or assessments offered by a provider and the provider in order to facilitate contract negotiations, ensure consistent and equitable contract terms, and reduce administrative burden on both parties. Nothing in this section prevents a school district from independently negotiating contracts with providers of online courses, materials, or diagnostic assessments."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

EFFECT: Subject to funds provided for this purpose, requires SPI to negotiate statewide contracts and act as a broker between school districts and providers of online remedial courses, materials, and diagnostic assessments.