FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1980

                                  C 206 L 89

BYRepresentatives Peery, Padden, Hargrove, H. Myers, Cantwell, Brough, Winsley, Belcher, G. Fisher, Heavey, Holland, Phillips, Dellwo, Valle, P. King, Pruitt, Leonard, Spanel, Cooper and Morris

Providing for job sharing in school and educational service districts.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Employment practices for state government have recognized the possibility of job sharing as an efficient and effective way to fill positions.  Some school districts have also begun to allow job sharing.

SUMMARY:

School districts and educational service districts shall consider applications from two individuals wishing to share a job.  All announcements for job openings shall contain a statement indicating a willingness to accept applications from individuals wishing to share the position.  Job sharing shall be available to certificated staff.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 95   0

      Senate    43     0 (Senate amended)

      House 92   0 (House concurred)

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989