BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1613: Academic achievement bonus
Creating the schoolwide academic achievement bonus program.
Summary
- Creates a schoolwide academic achievement bonus of $200 per student for schools that demonstrate exemplary performance in combined mathematics and reading scores on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning.
- Makes "challenged" schools with low mathematics and reading scores three years prior eligible for the bonus for significant improvement in their scores.
- Allows teachers and staff to determine how the bonus is used, which can be for materials, supplies, temporary staff, or payments to individuals.
- Makes principals in qualifying schools eligible for a $20,000 bonus.
From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1613), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 24, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Glenn Anderson (R-5)
- Introduced
- January 24, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to establishing the schoolwide academic achievement bonus program;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Glenn Anderson (R-5)
5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Education.
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