2261-S AMH SULP MCLA 426

SHB 2261 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2636.1/09) 332

By Representative Sullivan

ADOPTED 3/12/2009

    On page 9, line 9 of the striking amendment, after "28A.180.080;" strike "and"

    On page 9, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "28A.155.020" insert "; and

    (g)  Programs for highly capable students under RCW 28A.185.010 through 28A.185.030"

    On page 15, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "(6)" insert "The allocations provided under subsections (3) and (4) of this section shall be enhanced to provide additional allocations to support programs for highly capable students under RCW 28A.185.010 through 28A.185.030, based on two percent of each school district's full-time equivalent enrollment.  The minimum allocation for the programs shall provide an extended school day and extended school year for each level of prototypical school and a per student allocation for maintenance, supplies, and operating costs.

    (7)"

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 47, after line 15 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"Sec. 507.  RCW 28A.185.010 and 1984 c 278 s 12 are each amended to read as follows:

    Pursuant to rules ((and regulations)) adopted by the superintendent of public instruction for the administration of this chapter, the superintendent of public instruction shall carry out a program for highly capable students.  Such program may include conducting, coordinating and aiding in research (including pilot programs), disseminating information to local school districts, providing statewide staff development, and allocating to school districts supplementary funds for additional costs of district programs, as provided by RCW ((28A.185.020))28A.150.260.

Sec. 508.  RCW 28A.185.020 and 1990 c 33 s 168 are each amended to read as follows:

(1)   The legislature finds that, for highly capable students, access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction is access to a basic education.  There are multiple definitions of highly capable, from intellectual to academic to artistic.  The research literature strongly supports using multiple criteria to identify highly capable students, and therefore, the legislature does not intend to prescribe a single method.  Instead, the legislature intends to allocate funding based on two percent of each school district's population and authorize school districts to identify through the use of multiple, objective criteria those students most highly capable and eligible to receive accelerated learning and enhanced instruction in the program offered by the district.  Access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction through the program for highly capable students does not constitute an individual entitlement for any particular student.

    (2) Supplementary funds ((as may be)) provided by the state for ((this program, in accordance with RCW 28A.150.370,))the program for highly capable students under RCW 28A.150.260 shall be categorical funding ((on an excess cost basis based upon a per student amount not to exceed three percent of any district's full-time equivalent enrollment))to provide services to highly capable students as determined by a school district under RCW 28A.185.030."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 48, line 27 of the striking amendment, after "through" strike "508" and insert "510"

EFFECT:   Includes Highly Capable programs within the definition of Basic Education and creates a funding allocation based on 2 percent of a district's full-time equivalent enrollment to provide an extended school day, extended school year, and an allocation for maintenance, supplies, and operating costs.  Declares legislative intent that highly capable students be identified using multiple criteria and that school districts should identify those most highly capable to receive accelerated learning and enhanced instruction.  States that access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction through the Highly Capable program is not an individual entitlement.

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