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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5543

SB 5543: Professional standards unit

Establishing a professional practices office within the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

Summary

  • The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a professional standards unit to receive, investigate and process written complaints or reports of lack of good moral character and personal fitness, and acts of unprofessional conduct by school staff. In conducting investigations, the unit may work with the Department of Social and Health Services and law enforcement agencies.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5543), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cliff Bailey (R-39)
Introduced
February 6, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Budget
Makes appropriations
Versions
SB 5543, SSB 5543

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cliff Bailey (R-39)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Nita Rinehart D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5543 in other sessions

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