3127 AMH TALC REAM 082

HB 3127 - H AMD 776

By Representative Talcott

WITHDRAWN 2/14/2006

   On page 2, line 37, after "districts" insert ". The center's role as a clearinghouse shall include establishing and maintaining a website where parents, guardians, students, educators, and the public may access information to help them navigate the public school system in Washington. The center's website shall also include links to the digital learning commons or other providers of online courses and materials to assist students with remediation"

   On page 4, after line 21, insert the following:

   "(5) The director of the center for student learning shall report to the Legislature by December 1, 2006 regarding:

   (a) the steps taken to reactive the center for student learning; and

   (b) the director's plan for the center for student learning to meet its statutory duties.

   (6) The director of the center for student learning shall serve on the Washington Learns advisory committee and shall participate in the current study of Washington's education system being conducted by Washington Learns."

   On page 5, beginning on line 4, strike all of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

   Renumber remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

   On page 8, line 30, after "and the" strike "education ombudsman"

   EFFECT: Removes the creation of an education ombudsman's office. Requires the director of the center for improvement of student learning to serve on the Washington Learns advisory committee. Requires the director to report to the Legislature by December 1, 2006 regarding the center's reactivation and the director's plan for the center to meet its statutory duties. Requires the center to establish a website to provide information regarding the public school system in Washington, including links to the digital learning commons and other website that provide remediation courses to students.