SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1318

BYRepresentatives Holm, Betrozoff and Peery; by request of Governor Gardner

Extending the time period for applications for the schools for the twenty-first century pilot project.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Kiskaddon, Vice Chairman; Bender, Benitz, Gaspard, Lee, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Don Bennett (786-7424)

                  February 2, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 1, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Legislature passed enabling legislation for the Schools for the Twenty-First Century Pilot Program during the 1987 regular session.  Rules governing the application process for this project were adopted at the December, 1987 meeting of the State Board of Education.  RCW 28A.100.038 requires that all applications be received no later than March 31, 1988.

SUMMARY:

The date for receipt of applications for the Schools for the Twenty-First Century Pilot Program is extended from March 31, 1988 to not later than May 31, 1988.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

Senate Committee - Testified: Ronn Robinson, Office of the Governor; Daniel Reynoldson, Steilacoom School District