BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2910

HB 2910: Charter schools

Authorizing charter schools.

Summary

  • Purpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in exchange for assurance of accountability for student performance and sound fiscal management.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2910), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 1996
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Thomas (R-5)
Introduced
January 24, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 7, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2910, ESHB 2910

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 27, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2910
65 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat72801
Republican58400
How each member voted

Yea (65)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 2910 in other sessions

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