| VETO MESSAGE ON ESSB 5919 |
| June 7, 2011 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Section 6, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5919 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to education funding." |
| Section 6 requires students in the graduating class of 2015, rather than 2013, to meet the state standard on the high school assessment in order to earn a certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement. |
| The House of Representatives delivered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1410 containing a similar provision on May 25, 2011. That bill is among those I sign today. |
| For this reason, I have vetoed Section 6 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5919. |
| With the exception of Section 6, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5919 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine Gregoire |
| Governor |