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WA HB1611

Advancing equity in programs for highly capable students.


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to advancing equity in programs for highly capable students; amending RCW 28A.185.020, 28A.185.030, 28A.185.050, 28A.160.160, and 28A.300.042; adding a new section to chapter 28A.185 RCW; and creating a new section.

AI Summary

This bill aims to advance equity in programs for highly capable students. It amends existing laws to require school districts to prioritize equitable identification of low-income students for highly capable programs, allocate state funding based on 5% of each district's student population, and conduct universal screenings to identify students for further assessment. The bill also requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to monitor highly capable programs, make demographic data publicly available, and collect additional data on these programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/10/2022)

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