BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1139
HB 1139: Educator workforce supply
Expanding the current and future educator workforce supply.
Summary
Creates new educator recruitment and retention policies related to, for example: regional educator recruitment; recruitment of military personnel; educator discipline; microcredentials; and a Professional Educator Collaborative.
Revises educator recruitment and retention policies related to, for example: the Recruiting Washington Teachers Program; student teacher field placement; financial incentives, assistance, and supports for people pursuing educator certificates, including grants, conditional scholarships, and loan repayment; the Beginning Educator Support Team Program; the Principal Internship Support Program certification requirements; postretirement employment options; and evaluation of classroom teachers and principals.
From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1139), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted (partial veto)Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 2019
AN ACT Relating to expanding the current and future educator workforce supply through evidence-based strategies to improve and incentivize the recruitment and retention of highly effective educators, especially in high-need subject, grade-level, and geographic areas, and to establish a cohesive continuum of high quality professional learning from preparation programs to job embedded induction, mentoring, collaboration, and other professional development opportunities;