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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1658

HB 1658: Paraeducators

Concerning paraeducators.

Summary

  • Provides that, if state funding is appropriated for the fundamental course of study, then one day of the course must be provided in person.
  • Modifies deadlines by which districts must provide the fundamental course of study to paraeducators hired for the 2020-21 school year and beyond.
  • Encourages districts to provide at least one of the 10 days of general courses on the state paraeducator standards as a professional learning day, where paraeducators collaborate with certified staff and other classified staff on applicable courses.
  • Directs the Paraeducator Board to promote the use of paraeducators to meet educator workforce needs in specified ways.
  • Requires the Paraeducator Board to submit a report to the Legislature on using paraeducators in teacher roles or supporting paraeducators to become teachers.
  • Modified requirements for paraeducators with the intent to become a teacher in a shortage area to qualify for a conditional scholarship to complete a two-year degree.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1658), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 26, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2019
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2019
  6. LawMay 7, 2019
Prime sponsor
Dave Paul (D-10)
Introduced
January 28, 2019 in the House
Last action
May 7, 2019
Session law
Chapter 268, Laws of 2019
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1658, SHB 1658

AN ACT Relating to paraeducators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Paul (D-10)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mike Steele R-12Steve Bergquist D-11Paul Harris R-17Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Lisa Callan D-5Sherry Appleton D-23Beth Doglio D-22Gerry Pollet D-46Representative R-26

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2019
Version voted on: SHB 1658
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2019
Version voted on: SHB 1658
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2019
Version voted on: SHB 1658
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican39002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (SHB 1658)
  2. Chapter 268, 2019 Laws. (SHB 1658)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1658)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1658)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1658)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1658)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1658)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1658)
  9. Returned to second reading for amendment. (SHB 1658)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1658)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1658)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1658)
  13. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 1658)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1658)
  15. EDU - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1658)
  16. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SHB 1658)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1658)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1658)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1658)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1658)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1658)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1658)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  27. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1658)
  28. Referred to Appropriations.
  29. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1658)
  30. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Education.

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