SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5541

BYSenators Murray, Bailey, Gaspard, Lee, Rinehart, Bender, Moore, Sutherland, Talmadge, Anderson and Fleming

Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to give an annual state of education address.

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 6, 1989; February 9, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Lee, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Bender, Benitz, Gaspard, Metcalf, Murray, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Susan Finkel (786-7483)

                  February 10, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 9, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The state Constitution has established that the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall have supervision over all matters pertaining to public schools.  There is no requirement for the Superintendent of Public Instruction to formally address the Legislature and Governor on the condition of education and the common schools in the state.  It is suggested that the Legislature and Governor hear formally from the Superintendent of Public Instruction annually.

SUMMARY:

The Superintendent of Public Instruction's duties shall include giving an annual state of education address to the Legislature and Governor on the Wednesday immediately following the second Monday in January.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Don Johnson, Superintendent of Public Instruction's office (pro)