6217 AMH ED BUTT 60

SB 6217 ‑ H COMM AMD ADOPTED 2-27-96

By Committee on Education

     On page 2, after line 11, insert:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  (1) As part of the report required by RCW 28A.410.013, the state board of education shall include specific recommendations for establishment of a uniform test of basic skills:

     (a)  As a requirement for admission to a professional teacher preparation program within Washington state; and

     (b)  As a requirement for out-of-state teachers applying for Washington state certification.

     (2) This section shall expire January 31, 1997."

Correct the title accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires the State Board of Education to develop specific recommendations for implementing a uniform basic skills test as a prerequisite for admission to a Washington teacher preparation program and as a prerequisite for out-of-state teachers applying for Washington certification.