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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2809

HB 2809: Math and science teachers

Regarding mathematics and science teachers.

Summary

  • Requires the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to report data and recommendations for strengthening the corps of K-12 mathematics and science teachers, including a survey of math and science teachers to identify barriers to teaching.
  • Requires the PESB to examine and report upon other states' differential pay programs for teachers in high-demand subject areas such as mathematics and science.
  • Directs the PESB to work with other organizations and stakeholders to develop a statewide plan for educator recruitment.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2809), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2008
  3. Passed HouseFeb 19, 2008
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Sullivan (D-47)
Introduced
January 16, 2008 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2809, SHB 2809, E2SHB 2809

AN ACT Relating to mathematics and science teachers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Sullivan (D-47)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Larry Haler R-8Troy Kelley D-28Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 19, 2008
Version voted on: E2SHB 2809
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 2809)
  2. WM - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 2809)
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2809)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2809)
  5. EDU - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 2809)
  6. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2809)
  7. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (E2SHB 2809)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (E2SHB 2809)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2809)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2809)
  11. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2809)
  12. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2809)
  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2809)
  15. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2809)
  16. Placed on second reading.
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2809)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2809)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2809)
  21. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2809)
  22. APPE - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2809)
  23. APPE - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. (SHB 2809)
  26. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.
  27. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2809)
  28. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 2809 in other sessions

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