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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2065

HB 2065: Alternative learning funding

Regarding the allocation of funding for students enrolled in alternative learning experiences.

Summary

  • Requires an aggregate 15 percent reduction in funding for alternative learning experience (ALE) programs and tasks the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction with determining the methodology for achieving the savings, and requires that no particular ALE program shall take less than a 10 percent reduction or more than a 20 percent reduction.
  • Changes the statutory definition of online courses to specify that "at least half" of the instruction is provided remotely, via the Internet or other computer-based method.
  • Makes a finding that there is ample evidence of the need to examine and reconsider ALE funding policies.
  • Provides a statutory definition of ALE programs.
  • Prohibits school districts from paying parent stipends for ALE programs.
  • Limits state funding, beginning in the 2012-13 school year, for ALE online programs to those approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2065), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedApr 9, 2011
  2. Out of committeeMay 6, 2011
  3. Passed HouseMay 10, 2011
  4. Passed SenateMay 25, 2011
  5. GovernorJun 15, 2011
  6. LawJun 15, 2011
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-22)
Introduced
April 9, 2011 in the House
Last action
June 15, 2011
Session law
Chapter 34, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2065, ESHB 2065

AN ACT Relating to allocation of funding for students enrolled in alternative learning experiences;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-22)

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed May 10, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 2065
63 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican93102
How each member voted

Yea (63)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed May 25, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 2065
34 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22203
Republican12901
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed May 25, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 2065
71 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54200
Republican172302
How each member voted

Yea (71)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 8/24/2011*. (ESHB 2065)
  2. Chapter 34, 2011 Laws 1st Special Session. (ESHB 2065)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2065)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 2065)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2065)
  6. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2065)
  7. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHB 2065)
  8. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2065)
  9. Passed final passage; yeas, 71; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2065)
  10. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2065)
  11. President signed. (ESHB 2065)
  12. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2065)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2065)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2065)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2065)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2065)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2065)
  18. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2065)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2065)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2065)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2065)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2065)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2065)
  25. Placed on second reading.
  26. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2065)
  27. WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2065)
  28. WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  32. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 2065 in other sessions

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