Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Education Committee |
HB 1674
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Brief Description: Changing the term alternative learning experience to personalized learning experience.
Sponsors: Representatives Rude, Steele, Santos, Jinkins, Bergquist and Doglio.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/13/20
Staff: Ethan Moreno (786-7386).
Background:
Alternative learning experience (ALE) programs provide a way for students to be enrolled in public education without being required to meet the in-class seat-time requirements for regular instruction. The ALE courses may be delivered via online courses, remote courses, or site-based courses. Courses offered through ALE programs may be provided to students residing outside of the district offering the course, and may be provided to full-or part-time students. Districts providing ALE programs may claim state basic education funding for students enrolled in ALE courses, and are obligated to satisfy annual reporting requirements.
Summary of Bill:
Statutory references to the ALEs and associated provisions are changed to personalized learning experiences. The terminology change is made through modifications to numerous statutes, including revisions to provisions governing:
the establishment, operation, and financing ALE programs;
student truancies; and
staffing ratios for basic education certificated instructional staff.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.