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WA HB2331
WA HB2331Modifying requirements for public school instructional and supplemental instructional materials.
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Introduced
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
02/10/2024
02/10/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to modifying requirements for public school 2 instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials by 3 prohibiting improper exclusions of certain materials, establishing 4 complaint procedures, and promoting culturally and experientially 5 representative materials; amending RCW 28A.320.230, 28A.150.230, and 6 28A.642.020; adding new sections to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new 7 section to chapter 28A.640 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 8 28A.642 RCW. 9
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public school boards from refusing to approve or banning textbooks, instructional materials, or other curriculum on the basis that they relate to or include the study of protected classes of individuals or groups. It establishes complaint procedures for addressing such issues, including requiring school districts to adopt policies and procedures for reviewing and potentially removing supplemental instructional materials. The bill also requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop rules and guidelines to eliminate discrimination in textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental instructional materials.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Monica Stonier (D)*,
Lauren Davis (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/6/2024. (on 03/28/2024)
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