2261-S AMH PETT MCLA  435

SHB 2261 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2636.1/09) 407

By Representative Pettigrew

ADOPTED 3/12/2009

    On page 4, line 25 of the striking amendment, after "created to" insert "provide oversight and accountability in the development of policies to close the achievement gap.  The working group shall"

    On page 4, line 36 of the striking amendment, after "(d)" insert "Recommending current programs and resources that should be redirected to narrow the gap;

    (e)"

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively.

    On page 5, beginning on line 5 of the striking amendment, after "composed of" strike all material through "African-Americans," on line 7 and insert "three members appointed by the superintendent of public instruction and twelve members appointed by the governor, with two governor-appointed members to represent each of the following groups:  African-Americans, African-American immigrants,"

EFFECT:   Directs the Achievement Gap working group to provide oversight and accountability in developing policies to close the gap and recommend current programs to be redirected to narrow the gap.  Adds three members to the group to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and adds two members representing African-American immigrants, for a total of 15 members rather than 10.

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