HB 2328-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Revises provisions relating to registration of sex and kidnapping offenders who are students.

Provides that any adult or juvenile who is required to register under this act who is attending, or planning to attend, a public or private school regulated under Title 28A RCW shall, within ten days of enrolling or prior to arriving at the school to attend classes, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's intent to attend the school, and the sheriff shall promptly notify the principal of the school.

Requires a principal receiving notice under this act to provide the information received to every teacher of any student required to register and to any other personnel who, in the judgment of the principal, supervises the student or for security purposes should be aware of the student's record.

Declares that any information received by a principal or school personnel under this act is confidential and may not be further disseminated except as provided in RCW 28A.225.330, other statutes or case law, and the family and educational and privacy rights act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g et seq.