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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1431: Alternative learning/courses

Regarding alternative learning experience courses.

Summary

  • Defines Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) by type of course rather than by type of program.
  • Defines hybrid ALE courses as providing at least 20 percent weekly in-person instruction, and allows enrollment by students in grades kindergarten through 12.
  • Defines remote ALE courses as providing less than 20 percent weekly in-person instruction, and limits enrollment to grades nine through 12.
  • Uses a current definition of an online ALE course but limits enrollment to grades six through 12.
  • Prohibits school districts from purchasing co-curricular experiences for students in ALE programs unless these experiences are provided to all district students in the exact same manner.

From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1431), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2013
  2. Out of committeeJun 4, 2013
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)
Introduced
January 28, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to alternative learning experience courses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Cathy Dahlquist R-31Steve Bergquist D-11Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Education.
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  6. Placed on second reading.
  7. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1431 in other sessions

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