SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5667

As of February 22, 2001

Title:  An act relating to qualifications for public school principals and vice principals.

Brief Description:  Eliminating certification requirements for public school principals and vice principals.

Sponsors:  Senators Hochstatter, Swecker, Johnson, Stevens and Zarelli.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Education:  2/22/01.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Staff:  Kelly Simpson (786‑7403)

Background:  Under current law, public school principals and vice principals must hold both teacher and administrative certificates.

Summary of Bill:  Public school principals and vice principals, when hired primarily for such purposes, must only hold a valid administrative certificate.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.