1296-S AMH COUT REIN 385

SHB 1296 - H AMD 400

By Representative Couture

WITHDRAWN 03/12/2025

On page 14, after line 31, insert the following:

"Sec. 302. RCW 28A.150.240 and 1979 ex.s. c 250 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) It is the intended purpose of this section to guarantee that the certificated teaching and administrative staff in each common school district be held accountable for the proper and efficient conduct of classroom teaching in their school which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve those skills which are generally recognized as requisite to learning.

(2) In conformance with the other provisions of Title 28A RCW, it shall be the responsibility of the certificated teaching and administrative staff in each common school to:

(a) Implement the district's prescribed curriculum and enforce, within their area of responsibility, the rules and regulations of the school district, the state superintendent of public instruction, and the state board of education, taking into due consideration individual differences among students, and maintain and render appropriate records and reports pertaining thereto((.));

(b) Maintain good order and discipline in their classrooms at all times((.));

(c) Hold students to a strict accountability while in school for any disorderly conduct while under their supervision((.));

(d) Require excuses from the parents, guardians, or custodians of minor students in all cases of absence, late arrival to school, or early dismissal((.));

(e) Give careful attention to the maintenance of a healthful atmosphere in the classroom((.));

(f) Give careful attention to the safety of the student in the classroom and report any doubtful or unsafe conditions to the building administrator((.));

(g) Evaluate each student's educational growth and development and make periodic reports thereon to parents, guardians, or custodians and to school administrators; and

(h) Work with families to provide information related to, and support the implementation of, RCW 28A.605.005, the parents' bill of rights as established in Initiative Measure No. 2081.

Failure to carry out such requirements as set forth in subsection (2)(a) through (((g))) (h) above shall constitute sufficient cause for discharge of any member of such teaching or administrative staff."

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