BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6042

SB 6042: Recess in elementary school

Regarding recess periods for elementary school students.

Summary

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey of Washington elementary schools to determine the current availability of recess for elementary students and the perceptions of the importance of recess in Washington elementary schools.

From the Substitute Bill Digest (SSB 6042), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to requiring a recess period for elementary school students;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 29, 2008Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6042)
Feb 29, 2008Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 13, 2008Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6042)
Feb 13, 2008Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 12, 2008Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6042)
Feb 12, 2008Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 5, 2008EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6042)
Feb 5, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6042)
Feb 5, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 5, 2008EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 15, 2007First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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