BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1941

HB 1941: Reading literacy

Improving student learning by focusing on reading literacy.

Summary

  • The elementary grades assessment developed by the Commission on Student Learning must assess students' reading literacy skills by the spring of third grade, and at other appropriate grade levels. School districts must use the results of the reading assessment to evaluate their instructional practices, and to provide appropriate support for students who have not mastered the reading requirements.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1941), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 15, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 13, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1995
Prime sponsor
Peggy Johnson (R-35)
Introduced
February 15, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 9, 1995
Session law
Chapter 303, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1941, SHB 1941, E2SHB 1941

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Peggy Johnson (R-35)

3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 15, 1995
Version voted on: E2SHB 1941
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican61001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 13, 1995
Version voted on: E2SHB 1941
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican23001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 22, 1995
Version voted on: E2SHB 1941
91 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican57005
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1995
Version voted on: E2SHB 1941
44 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21031
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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HB 1941 in other sessions

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