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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to principal and assistant principal terms of 2 employment; amending RCW 41.59.080, 28A.405.230, 28A.405.245, and 3 28A.405.130; and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide increased protections, guidance, and support for principal and assistant principal employment terms in Washington state. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. Allowing principals and assistant principals to bargain working conditions.
2. Enabling principals and assistant principals to retain their years of experience as educators if they transfer to different roles.
3. Providing better protection for assistant principal positions.
4. Updating employment application requirements.
5. Clarifying the required trainings for evaluating principals and assistant principals.
The bill also acknowledges the critical role of school principals and the impact of effective and sustainable school leadership on student success, educator retention, and overall school culture. It aims to address the high turnover rate among principals in recent years by implementing these changes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Lisa Wellman (D)*,
Sam Hunt (D),
John Lovick (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Kevin Van De Wege (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/15/2024)
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