HB 1616 - DIGEST

Provides that, beginning in the 2005-06 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and psychologists regulated under Title 18 RCW may include experience in schools and other nonschool positions as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, or psychologists. One year of service in nonschool positions shall be counted as one year of service for purposes of this act. A maximum of five years of service in nonschool positions may be included in the determination of years of service.