5265-S2 AMS BRAU S1849.1

2SSB 5265 - S AMD 354

WITHDRAWN 03/03/2021

On page 11, after line 26, insert the following:

Sec. 6. "RCW 28A.335.030 and 1990 c 33 s 353 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) A school district may close a school for emergency reasons, as set forth in RCW 28A.150.290(2) (a) and (b), without complying with the requirements of RCW 28A.335.020.

(2)(a) A school district may not remain closed for in-person learning for more than 10 consecutive scheduled school days, after which the school district must offer the option of in-person learning to all students unless in-person learning is prohibited by an order, proclamation, or directive by the governor, secretary of health, or a local health officer.

(b) This subsection does not apply to online courses or online school programs.

(3) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020 and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW.

(4) For the purposes of this section, "school day" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.203."

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

On page 11, line 27, after "Sec. 6." strike "This" and insert "Except for section 6 of this act, this"

2SSB 5265 - S AMD 354

WITHDRAWN 03/03/2021

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "28A.600.290" strike "and 28A.600.330" and insert ", 28A.600.330, and 28A.335.030"

EFFECT: Prohibits a school district from remaining closed for in-person learning for more than 10 consecutive scheduled school days, after which the school district must offer the option of in-person learning to all students unless prohibited by order of the governor, secretary of health, or a local health officer.