| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Education Committee | |
HB 3097
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Specifying authority of the executive director of the state board of education.
Sponsors: Representatives Quall, Barlow, Priest and Anderson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/31/08
Staff: Cece Clynch (786-7195).
Background:
The purpose of the 16 member State Board of Education (SBE) is to provide advocacy and
strategic oversight of public education, implement an accountability system to improve
achievement, and provide leadership. Some of the specific functions of the SBE include
establishment of the high school graduation requirements and identification of the scores
students must achieve in order to meet the standard on the Washington Assessment of Student
Learning.
The SBE employs an executive director and other staff, all of whom reside in the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction for administrative purposes.
Summary of Bill:
The SBE may delegate to the executive director duties deemed necessary for business efficiency.
Duties which may be delegated include, but are not limited to, employment of necessary
personnel and entering into, amending, and terminating contracts.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.