2319-S2 AMH SHIN SCAR 01

2SHB 2319 - H AMD 1044 ADOPTED 02/21/94

By Representative Shin and others

     On page 44, after line 14,  insert:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. A new section is added to chapter 28B.50 RCW to read as follows:

     The state board for community and technical colleges and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work cooperatively to establish a state-wide toll-free hotline to provide information to high school students who are at risk of dropping out or who have dropped out of a Washington state common school before obtaining a high school diploma.  The hotline shall provide information on financial aid, adult education courses, general educational development programs, and basic skills programs available at community and technical colleges."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will establish a toll free dropout prevention hotline.