HB 3137 - DIGEST

Provides that, beginning September 1, 2006, basic education includes the opportunity to attend a school in which ninety percent or more of assessed students achieve at least one year's academic gain for each year the students are enrolled in Washington's public schools. The gain shall be measured by the results of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and high school Washington assessments of student learning in reading and mathematics.

Provides that, beginning September 1, 2006, the superintendent of public instruction shall annually report to school districts information on the yearly academic gain of individual students as measured by the assessments in this act.

Requires that, by October 31, 2005, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the governor and house of representatives and senate education committees on any laws that need to be amended to ensure that school districts have the tools and regulatory flexibility to provide students with a basic education that includes the requirements of this act.