1541-S4 AMH MAGE WARG 161

4SHB 1541 - H AMD 598

By Representative Magendanz

FAILED 01/25/2016

    On page 3, at the beginning of line 5, strike all material through "2.53.045." on page 14, line 25

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Removes Part I on Disproportionality in Student Discipline from the bill, which:

· Prohibits districts from suspending the providing of educational services as a form of discretionary action;

· Prohibits long-term suspension or expulsion as a form of discretionary discipline, limits all suspension or expulsion to the length of an academic term, and requires a reengagement meeting that includes the student's family;

· Removes certain discretionary violations from those that may result in suspension or expulsion;

· Requires districts to review, adopt, and disseminate discipline policies and procedures, and encourages districts to train staff on the policies and procedures; and

· Requires the Education Research and Data Center to prepare a regular report on the educational and workforce outcomes of youth in the juvenile justice system.

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