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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1404: Highly capable student prgs.

Concerning programs for highly capable students.

Summary

  • Modifies school district procedures related to the identification, selection, and placement of students into programs for highly capable students.
  • Requires that the state fund, and school districts provide, transportation to and from programs for 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.
  • Establishes staff and teacher preparation training requirements related to identifying and serving highly capable students.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1404), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2021
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brandon Vick (R-18)
Introduced
January 27, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brandon Vick (R-18)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Debra Lekanoff D-40Mike Steele R-12Gerry Pollet D-46Laurie Dolan D-22Representative R-26

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Minority; without recommendation.
  3. ED - Majority; do pass.
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  6. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1404 in other sessions

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

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