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WA HB1208

WA HB1208
Modifying the learning assistance program.

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Introduced
01/15/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/26/2021
Passed
04/16/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modifying the learning assistance program to enable school districts to focus on identifying and addressing student academic deficits in basic skills resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic by granting greater local control over, accountability for, and flexibility with program funds, and to authorize continued flexible use of program funds through the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol; amending RCW 28A.300.139, 28A.165.005, 28A.165.015, 28A.165.065, 9 28A.165.100, 28A.300.130, 28A.305.130, 28A.320.190, and 28A.710.280; 10 adding new sections to chapter 28A.165 RCW; creating new sections; 11 repealing RCW 28A.165.035; providing a contingent effective date; providing a contingent expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the learning assistance program to enable school districts to focus on identifying and addressing student academic deficits resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It grants greater local control, accountability, and flexibility over program funds, and authorizes continued flexible use of program funds through the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol. The bill removes restrictions on the use of learning assistance program funds and requires budgeting and expenditure of these funds to occur through the integrated student supports protocol beginning in September 2025 or after the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency, whichever is later. It also makes various changes to provisions related to program monitoring, reporting, and accountability.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Effective date 4/21/2021***. (on 04/21/2021)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1208&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208-S%20HBR%20FBR%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session Laws/House/1208-S.SL.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208-S%20HBR%20PL%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Passed Legislature/1208-S.PL.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1208-S%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208-S%20HBR%20SA%2021.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1208-S%20AMS%20BILL%20S2619.3.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1208-S%20AMS%20WELL%20S2480.1.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1208-S%20SBR%20EDU%20OC%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1208-S%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1208-S%20SBA%20EDU%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208-S%20HBR%20APH%2021.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208%20HBR%20APP%2021.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208%20HBR%20ED%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1208-S.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1208%20HBA%20ED%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1208.pdf
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