1296-S AMH COUT MOET 434

SHB 1296 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1828.2/25) 428

By Representative Couture

ADOPTED 03/12/2025

On page 10, line 34 of the striking amendment, after "(d)" insert "To receive immediate notification if a criminal action is alleged to have been committed against their child, including immediate notification if their child is alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a school employee as required by RCW 28A.320.160;

(e)"

On page 14, after line 9 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"Sec. RCW 28A.320.160 and 2005 c 274 s 244 are each amended to read as follows:

School districts must((, at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee,)) immediately notify the parents or legal guardians of a student alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of ((the)) an allegation of sexual misconduct by a school employee. School districts shall provide parents and legal guardians with information regarding their rights under the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW, to request the public records regarding school employee discipline. This information shall be provided to all parents and legal guardians on an annual basis."

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