WA People
BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1872

HB 1872: Student learning

Enhancing student learning opportunities and achievement.

Summary

  • Expands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society.
  • Phases-in funding for voluntary all-day kindergarten by providing support for students in schools with the highest poverty levels.
  • Creates an English as a Second Language instruction field study and demonstration project.
  • Creates the Washington Community Learning Center Program which, subject to funding, provides grants to support afterschool programs offered by partnerships of schools and community organizations.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1872), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)
Introduced
January 30, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5841
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1872, SHB 1872

AN ACT Relating to enhancing student learning opportunities and student achievement;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1872)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1872)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1872)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1872)
  7. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  8. Minority; do not pass.
  9. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  10. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1872 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

Report wrong or missing information on this page