1508-S AMH STOK MOET 880

SHB 1508 - H AMD 194

By Representative Stokesbary

ADOPTED 03/02/2017

    On page 1, beginning on line 8, after "including" strike all material through "increased" on line 10 and insert "reductions in tardiness, absenteeism, suspensions, and reported illnesses and visits to nurses' offices.  The legislature further finds that thoughtful and evidence-based school food programs are also associated with improved student results on standardized tests and improved"

    On page 1, line 19, after "better" strike "understanding" and insert "understand"

    On page 2, line 11, after "remains;" strike "and"

    On page 2, line 15, after "projects" insert "; and

    (d) Conduct an analysis of breakfast after the bell programs established in accordance with section 3 of this act"

    On page 11, after line 27, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 12.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.235 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an analysis of breakfast after the bell programs established in schools in accordance with section 3 of this act.  The analysis of the schools establishing breakfast after the bell programs shall include a review of any changes in student:

    (a) Tardiness and absenteeism;

    (b) Suspensions;

    (c) Reported illnesses and visits to nurses' offices;

    (d) Results on standardized tests; and

    (e) Graduation rates.

    (2) The analysis shall also include a review of the outcomes of similar programs or efforts in other states.

    (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction and the education and research data center of the office of financial management shall assist in providing any data required to conduct the analysis.  The analysis, including any findings and recommendations, must be completed and submitted to the superintendent of public instruction and, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036, the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 1, 2025.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 13.  Sections 3, 4, and 7 of this act expire June 30, 2027."

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

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:

    (1) Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to conduct an analysis of breakfast after the bell (BAB) programs established in accordance with the underlying legislation. 

    (2) Delineates provisions to be included with the JLARC analysis and specifies a completion and reporting date of December 1, 2025.

    (3) Expires provisions requiring the establishment of BAB programs in qualifying high-needs schools on June 30, 2027.

    (4) Expires provisions requiring the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide BAB-related procedures, guidelines, and technical support, and to perform other duties related to BAB programs, on June 30, 2027. 

    (5) Modifies intent language to align with the JLARC analysis and to correct a grammatical error.

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