HB 2045 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides a salary bonus for teachers who maintain certification from the national board for professional teaching standards.

Provides that, by August 1, 2008, the Washington professional educator standards board shall review the national board certification standards to determine whether the standards are sufficiently rigorous and aligned to student achievement. The board shall also determine whether additional requirements are needed to ensure that the national standards meet the needs of Washington's students.

Provides that, by December 15, 2010, the Washington professional educator standards board shall report to the appropriate house of representatives and senate committees on the results and accomplishments of the salary bonuses. The report may include recommendations for the continuation, modification, or elimination of the bonuses.