2459-S AMH CLEM GRAH 058

SHB 2459 - H AMD

By Representative Clements

   On page 152, beginning on line 36, after "limitations:", strike all material through "lapse." on page 153, line 3, and insert the following:

   "(1) The appropriation provided in this section must be used by the superintendent of public instruction solely to implement Third Substitute House Bill No. 1796 (driver's education funding).

   (2) Each school district receiving funds in accordance with this section must offer to qualified low-income students the option of either enrolling in a school district-provided traffic safety education course at a reduced rate or receiving a scholarship of an equivalent amount to enroll in any drivers' school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW, based on available funds received under this section.

   (3) If Third Substitute House Bill No. 1796 is not enacted by June 30, 2004, the amount in this section shall lapse."

EFFECT: Requires school districts to offer low-income students either reduced-rate school-based driver's education or scholarships to attend commercial driver training schools, based on funds received under this act.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.