1209-S.E AMS CANT S3166.1

ESHB 1209 - S AMD TO EDU COMM AMD (S-3045.1/93)

By Senator Cantu

                                               NOT ADOPTED 4/13/93

    On page 4, beginning on line 23 of the amendment, after "(1)" strike all material through "communities." on line 32 and insert "Read, write, speak, listen, and compute in order to communicate effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings.  This goal is established as the primary mission of the public schools;

    (2) Know and apply the basic elements and principles of English, mathematics, science, history, geography, government, foreign languages, arts, health, and fitness;

    (3) Be able to think critically and creatively using the knowledge and skills gained from goals one and two from subsections (1) and (2) of this section to form reasoned judgments, solve problems, and resolve conflicts;

    (4) Appreciate their own worth and importance and have the character to be accountable for themselves and to act responsibly toward others.  This goal is the primary responsibility of families but can be assisted by schools, work groups, and communities.

    It is the intent of the legislature that all students should demonstrate acquisition of these goals when they graduate from the public schools through an assessment system that is valid and reliable and has the confidence of the communities served."

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