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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1641

HB 1641: Highly capable student prgs.

Concerning programs for highly capable students.

Summary

  • Modifies school district procedures related to identification, selection, and placement of students into programs for highly capable students.
  • Requires that student data-related reports be disaggregated by the subgroup of highly capable students.
  • Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to designate staff to provide technical assistance and guidance to school districts regarding the Highly Capable Program.
  • Requires that the state fund, and school districts provide, transportation to and from programs for highly capable students.
  • Specifies staff training requirements related to identifying and serving highly capable students.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1641), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brandon Vick (R-18)
Introduced
January 25, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5354
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1641, SHB 1641

AN ACT Relating to facilitating equity in programs for highly capable students;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brandon Vick (R-18)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Mike Steele R-12Tana Senn D-41Steve Bergquist D-11Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1641)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1641)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1641)
  6. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1641 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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