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BILL ANALYSIS |
| Education Committee | |
ESSB 6380
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: Enhancing school library programs.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Eide, Brown, McAuliffe, Marr, Shin, Kohl-Welles and Weinstein).
Brief Summary of Engrossed Substitute Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/21/08
Staff: Barbara McLain (786-7383).
Background:
Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) is a term that includes teachers, counselors, librarians,and
other individuals who must be certified by the state to provide instruction and support services in
public schools. The state funding formulas for the General Apportionment Program (the
program that provides the bulk of state basic education funding) generally allocate funds to
school districts based on a staffing ratio of 53.2 CIS per 1,000 full-time equivalent (FTE)
students in grades kindergarten through four and 46 CIS per 1,000 FTE students in grades five
through 12. The formulas do not distinguish between the various types of CIS, nor is there any
statement of legislative intent or direction to school districts about prioritizing among the various
staff.
The funding formulas also contain a factor for nonemployee-related costs (NERC) to address
such items as utilities, supplies, instructional materials, books, etc. There is no distinction in the
NERC factor for any one type of cost.
Summary of Bill:
For the 2008-09 school year, every school district receives an allocation of $12 per FTE student
to maintain and improve library materials, collections, and services. The funding must augment
current funding for these items, and school districts must not use the funds to supplant any
existing state, federal, or local funding for library staff or programs. School districts must agree
that, to the maximum extent possible, they will ensure the library programs and services are
provided equitably throughout the district.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 15, 2008.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.