FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1468

                                   C 75 L 89

BYRepresentatives Ebersole, Betrozoff, R. Meyers, Holland, Bristow, Spanel, Wang, Kremen, Walker, May, Patrick, Miller, Ballard, Horn, D. Sommers, Youngsman, Ferguson, P. King, Pruitt and Basich

Increasing the number of recipients of awards for excellence in education.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

In 1986, the Legislature created the Excellence in Education Awards to be given annually to teachers, principals, administrators, school district superintendents and school boards for their leadership.  Three teachers, three principals or administrators from each congressional district, and one superintendent or school district board of directors from the state shall receive awards.

SUMMARY:

The number of teachers to receive awards recognizing their contribution to excellence in education is increased from three to five teachers for each congressional district in the state.  The number of Excellence in Education Awards to be given to principals is decreased from three principals for each congressional district to five principals for the state.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 97   0

      Senate    43     0

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989