2687-S AMH WALL DRIV 099

SHB 2687 - H AMD 1350

By Representative Wallace

ADOPTED 2/25/2008

   On page 206, beginning on line 15, after "(xix)" strike all material through "lapse." on line 19 and insert "$10,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2009 is provided solely for the superintendent of public instruction to convene a work group that includes representatives from dual credit programs including representatives from high schools, the tech prep program, the state board for community and technical colleges, the public four-year institutions of higher education, the workforce training and education coordinating board, the higher education coordinating board, and the council of presidents to develop a strategic plan for statewide coordination of dual credit programs including but not limited to running start, college in the high school, tech prep, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate. The plan shall clearly articulate the purpose and definition of each program, the goals associated with each program, the personnel required both to administer and teach each program, the benefits to students, and the barriers to access. The work group must provide the plan to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2008."

EFFECT: Removes a requirement that $10,000, provided solely for SHB 3263, will lapse if the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2008. Provides $10,000 to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene a work group to develop a strategic plan for statewide coordination of dual credit programs.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated level.