summary
Introduced
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
In Committee
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to facilitating high school success; amending RCW128A.320.195, 28A.600.290, 28A.600.310, 28A.600.320, 28A.600.385,228A.165.035, and 28A.175.074; adding a new section to chapter 28A.3203RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; and adding a new4section to chapter 28A.175 RCW.5
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate high school success in Washington by:
1. Requiring school districts to automatically enroll students who meet certain academic benchmarks in the next most rigorous advanced courses or programs, while allowing parents/guardians to opt their students out.
2. Requiring school districts to enroll any student who wants to take dual credit courses, and providing state funding to cover the cost of exam fees for eligible low-income students.
3. Providing state funding to reimburse school districts for the cost of offering the preliminary SAT to eligible low-income students.
4. Amending laws related to the state's "College in the High School" program to expand access and affordability.
5. Requiring school districts to implement a dropout early warning and intervention data system, as well as a comprehensive K-12 dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement system, by the 2020-21 school year.
Overall, the bill aims to improve access to advanced coursework, dual credit opportunities, and supports for students at risk of not graduating from high school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Education (on 01/18/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=2868&year=2017 |
BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2868.pdf |
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