| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Education Committee | |
SB 6369
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Regarding the Washington community learning center program.
Sponsors: Senators Eide, McAuliffe, Keiser, Franklin and Rasmussen.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/26/08
Staff: Barbara McLain (786-7383).
Background:
In 2007, the Legislature established the Washington Community Learning Center Program
(Program) and appropriated $3 million in the 2007-09 budget for program grants. The Program,
which is modeled after the federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Program, supports
out-of-school activities by school districts and community-based organizations such as academic
tutoring, mentoring, recreational activities, counseling and character education, arts and music
education, and other enrichment programs. Priority is given to programs that focus on
improving reading and math proficiency for students attending schools identified as needing
improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act. If funds are available, grants can also be used
to support training and professional development for community learning center staff and the
activities of intermediary after-school organizations.
Summary of Bill:
An additional purpose of the Program is to support statewide after-school intermediary
organizations in their efforts to provide professional development and support to community
learning center programs.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.