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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5142

SB 5142: Alternative learning progs

Regarding alternative learning programs.

Summary

  • Prohibits school districts from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in alternative learning experiences (ALE) as being a home-based instruction program.
  • Requires school districts that offer ALE courses to:
  • provide parents or guardians with a description of the differences between home-based instruction and the enrollment option under consideration prior to their student's enrollment in that option; and
  • obtain signed documentation from the parent or guardian signifying an understanding of the differences.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2011 (SSB 5142), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2011
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Val Stevens (R-39)
Introduced
January 17, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 1499
Versions
SB 5142, SSB 5142

AN ACT Relating to alternative learning experiences;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Val Stevens (R-39)

7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Sharon Nelson D-34Paull Shin D-21Cheryl Pflug R-5Senator D-35Curtis King R-14Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5142
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5142)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5142)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5142)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SSB 5142)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5142)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5142)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5142)
  8. First reading, referred to Education. (SSB 5142)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5142)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5142)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5142)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5142)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5142)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5142)
  18. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5142 in other sessions

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