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SB 6023: Alternative assessments

Concerning the Washington assessment of student learning.

Summary

  • Allows students in the classes of 2008 through no later than 2012 to graduate under certain conditions without a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) as a result of not passing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in mathematics.
  • Delays the requirement that students must pass the science WASL to no later than 2013.
  • Authorizes the use of ACT and SAT scores in reading and writing and specified Advance Placement examinations as alternatives to the WASL.
  • Directs the State Board of Education to examine and make recommendations for changes to the high school WASL in mathematics and science, focusing primarily on end-of-course assessments.
  • Requires a report in January 2008 with recommendations and an expedited timeline for implementation intended to apply to the graduating class of 2013.
  • Creates an appeals process in each Educational Service District for students to demonstrate they have the knowledge expected on the WASL.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6023), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2007
  5. Partly vetoedMay 8, 2007
  6. LawMay 8, 2007
Prime sponsor
Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)
Introduced
February 14, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 8, 2007
Session law
Chapter 354, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6023, ESSB 6023

AN ACT Relating to the Washington assessment of student learning;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 6023
43 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican12401
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 6023
81 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57600
Republican241100
How each member voted

Yea (81)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 6023
56 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54900
Republican23201
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 6023
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30200
Republican01601
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · 943 Priest Striker

April 22, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 6023
38 Yea 59 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat75600
Republican31301
How each member voted

Nay (59)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (ESSB 6023)
  2. Chapter 354, 2007 Laws PV. (ESSB 6023)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESSB 6023)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6023)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 6023)
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6023)
  7. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments. (ESSB 6023)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6023)
  9. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6023)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6023)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6023)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6023)
  13. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESSB 6023)
  14. Rules suspended. (ESSB 6023)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6023)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6023)
  17. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 6023)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6023)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6023)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6023)
  21. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6023)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6023)
  23. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Education. (ESSB 6023)
  24. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6023)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6023)
  26. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6023)
  27. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6023)
  28. First reading, referred to Education. (ESSB 6023)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6023)
  30. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6023)
  31. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6023)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6023)
  33. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6023)
  35. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  36. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 6023)
  37. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  38. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6023)
  39. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6023)
  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6023)
  41. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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