Passed by the House April 23, 2013 Yeas 90   ________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives Passed by the Senate April 17, 2013 Yeas 46   ________________________________________ President of the Senate | I, Barbara Baker, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1412 as passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on the dates hereon set forth. ________________________________________ Chief Clerk | |
Approved ________________________________________ Governor of the State of Washington | Secretary of State State of Washington |
State of Washington | 63rd Legislature | 2013 Regular Session |
READ FIRST TIME 02/22/13.
AN ACT Relating to community service as a high school graduation requirement; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The legislature finds that volunteering
connects students to their communities and provides an opportunity for
students to practice and apply their academic and social skills in
preparation for entering the workforce. Community service can better
prepare and inspire students to continue their education beyond high
school. Community service is also associated with increased civic
awareness and participation by students.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 A new section is added to chapter 28A.320
RCW to read as follows:
By September 1, 2013, each school district shall adopt a policy
that is supportive of community service and provides an incentive, such
as recognition or credit, for students who participate in community
service.