2459-S AMH UPTH GRAH 055

SHB 2459 - H AMD

By Representative Upthegrove

   On page 116, line 20, after "instruction." insert "Within the amounts provided in this subsection, the superintendent shall recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of four students who have demonstrated a strong understanding of the civics essential learning requirements to receive the Daniel J. Evans civic education award. The students selected for the award must demonstrate understanding through completion of at least one of the classroom-based civics assessment models developed by the superintendent of public instruction, and through leadership in the civic life of their communities. The superintendent shall select two students from eastern Washington and two students from western Washington to receive the award, and shall notify the governor and legislature of the names of the recipients."

   On page 145, line 34, after "counseling." insert "$35,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation in this subsection is provided solely for summer institutes training related to implementing the civics essential academic learning requirements and the classroom-based civics assessments developed by the superintendent of public instruction."

EFFECT: Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to award four students the Daniel J. Evans civic education award within the existing administration appropriation. Also requires OSPI to use $35,000 of the $250,000 provided for summer institutes for training related to implementing the civics essential learning requirements and assessments.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels; however, moneys within appropriated levels are earmarked for a specific purpose.