| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Education Committee | |
SB 6588
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: Authorizing the transfer of accumulated leave between the common school and higher education systems.
Sponsors: Senators Kauffman, Prentice, Kastama, Hobbs, Sheldon, Delvin, Shin, McAuliffe and Rasmussen.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/21/08
Staff: Cece Clynch (786-7195).
Background:
Common school employees and Educational Service District (ESD) employees may transfer
accumulated leave for illness, injury, and emergencies to and from ESDs, school districts, and
the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). The accumulated leave transfer
policies relative to higher education employees are broader, allowing transfer to and from any
community college district, state agency, four-year institution of higher education, ESD, or
school district.
Summary of Bill:
Employees of common schools and ESDs are permitted to transfer accumulated leave to and
from two and four year institutions of higher education, as well as to ESDs, school districts, and
the OSPI.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.