2261-S AMH MILO MCLA 431

SHB 2261 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2636.1/09) 348

By Representative Miloscia

WITHDRAWN 3/12/2009

    On page 31, after line 8 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "(4)  The legislature further intends to encourage school districts to implement a quality management, accountability, and performance system using an education Baldridge national quality program, in conjunction with the state system of continuous school improvement."

    On page 35, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "legislation;" strike "and"

    On page 35, line 17 of the striking amendment, after "level" insert "; and

    (4)  Develop a system and a schedule for phasing-in the Baldridge national quality program on a voluntary basis in all school districts and develop guidance for school districts on continuous school improvement using Baldridge assessment criteria and feedback reports"

EFFECT:   Declares legislative intent to encourage all districts to implement a quality management program based on the Baldridge National Quality Program.  Directs the State Board of Education to develop a system and phase-in of the Baldridge program on a voluntary basis and to develop guidance for school districts on using the Baldridge program for continuous school improvement.

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