HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 6156

BYSenators Bailey and Craswell

Requiring school districts to report on the self-study process every two years.

House Committe on Education

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (20)

      Signed by Representatives Peery, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Appelwick, Betrozoff, Butterfield, Cole, Cooper, Ebersole, Fuhrman, Holland, Holm, P. King, Pruitt, Rasmussen, Rayburn, Rust, Schoon, Todd, Valle and Walker.

House Staff:Susan Patrick (786-7111)

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION FEBRUARY 23, 1988

BACKGROUND:

School self-study procedures were required by the 1985 Legislature. The self-study process includes participation by staff, parents, community members, and students.  Emphasis is placed upon achieving educational excellence and equity, building stronger links with the community, and reaching consensus upon educational expectations.

Initial self-study began in all school districts by September 1, 1986 and is to be completed for all schools in the district by the end of the 1990-91 school year.  Current law requires an annual report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on the scheduling and implementation of self-study activities. 

A common complaint from school districts is that reports and paperwork required by the state detract from time available to implement educational improvements.

SUMMARY:

School districts are required to report every two years to SPI on the scheduling and implementation of their self-study process.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    Kris Van Gorkom, Washington Association of School Administrators.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:    We support this bill.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None Presented.