SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6385

BYSenators Bailey, Rinehart, Lee, Talmadge, Kiskaddon, Rasmussen, Johnson, Gaspard, Craswell, Bauer, West, Bender, Saling, Anderson, Benitz, Nelson, Bluechel, Zimmerman, Sellar, Garrett and Smith; by request of Governor

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

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 27, 1988

Senate Staff:Don Bennett (786-7424)

AS OF JANUARY 27, 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. Currently, 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 May 31, 1988.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

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