HB 3006 - DIGEST

     Declares that bullying, taunting, harassment, intimidation, and other threatening, disruptive, or violent behaviors are unacceptable in the classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other facilities of the public schools of Washington.

     Declares an intent to assist local schools in creating a culture or climate in every public school that makes all students feel welcomed, respected, valued.

     Declares an intent to provide support to school districts for training school staff in strategies that have been proven effective in creating a school-wide climate that respects and nurtures all students and that creates safe and civil environments conducive to learning.

     Provides that funds allocated to school districts for implementation of learning improvement days as provided in the 1999-2001 biennial operating budget, and learning improvement day rules, or as may be provided in future budgets or other acts of the legislature, may be used to conduct training for certificated instructional staff under RCW 28A.150.240 and 28A.600.460 up to a maximum amount equivalent to the allocation for one-half day of learning improvement day funds.