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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6134: Alternative learning courses

Modifying definitions for alternative learning experience courses.

Summary

  • Modifies the definition of remote course to an alternative-learning experience (ALE) course that is not online where the written student learning plan does not include a requirement for in-person instructional contract time.
  • Changes the definition of site-based course to an ALE course where the written student learning plan includes a requirement for in-person instructional contact time.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6134), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2018
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2018
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2018
  4. Passed HouseMar 2, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 13, 2018
  6. LawMar 13, 2018
Prime sponsor
Lisa Wellman (D-41)
Introduced
January 9, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2018
Session law
Chapter 56, Laws of 2018
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 2492
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to modifying definitions for alternative learning experience courses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D-41)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Hans Zeiger R-25Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2018
Version voted on: SB 6134
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican21002
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2018
Version voted on: SB 6134
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018.
  2. Chapter 56, 2018 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Delivered to Governor.
  6. President signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. ED - Majority; do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  15. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. EDU - Majority; do pass.
  18. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 6134 in other sessions

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