FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1734

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

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Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing reimbursement for substitute teachers participating in activities of the Washington state professional educator standards board to carry out its powers and duties.

Sponsors: Representatives Lovick, Hargrove, Stonier, Muri, Ortiz-Self and Pollet; by request of Professional Educator Standards Board.

House Committee on Education

Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Background:

In order to further education in the state, one or more certificated or classified school district employees may be requested to serve on a committee formed by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), or the State Board of Education (SBE). If substitutes would be needed during the certificated or classified employees' time of service on these committees, the SPI must make payments to the employees' school districts using funds appropriated by the Legislature for the use of the common schools.

Summary:

The SPI must make payments to employees' school district for substitutes needed because the Professional Educator Standard Board (PESB) requested certificated or classified school district employees to serve on committees that further education in the state.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	98	0
Senate	46	0