5563-S AMS KOHL TAYK 002
SSB 5563 - S AMD 113
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Litzow
WITHDRAWN 03/05/2013
On page 2, after line 8, strike all of section 2.
On page 2, after line 8, insert:
"Sec. 2. RCW 28A.410.035 and 1990 c 90 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
To receive initial certification as a teacher in this
state after August 31, 1991, an applicant shall have successfully completed a
course on issues of abuse. The content of the course shall discuss the
identification of physical abuse,; emotional abuse,;
sexual abuse,; commercial sexual abuse of a minor, as
defined in RCW 9.68A.100; sexual exploitation of a minor, as defined in
RCW 9.68A.040; and substance abuse,; information on the
impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students,;
discussion of the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or provide
assistance to students who are the victims of abuse,; and methods
for teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention."
SSB 5563 - S AMD 113
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Litzow
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "28A.300.145" strike "and" and insert ","
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "28A.400.317" insert "and 28A.410.035"
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EFFECT: Removes the requirement that Washington State School Directors’ Association must develop a model training guide and supporting materials for all school employees regarding prevention and identification of sexual abuse of various kinds. Adds new required subject areas for coursework on issues of abuse to initial certification requirements for teachers. |
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