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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1277

HB 1277: Paraeducator course of study

Improving the consistency and quality of the implementation of the fundamental course of study for paraeducators.

Summary

  • Directs the Paraeducator Board to update rules and publish guidance related to the fundamental course of study.
  • Requires school districts to provide to each paraeducator two days of the four-day fundamental course of study in person by specified deadlines, unless the school district is granted an exemption by the Paraeducator Board.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1277), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 19, 2024
  6. LawMar 19, 2024
Prime sponsor
Brandy Donaghy (D-44)
Introduced
January 12, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 19, 2024
Session law
Chapter 173, Laws of 2024
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1277, ESHB 1277

AN ACT Relating to improving the consistency and quality of the implementation of the fundamental course of study for paraeducators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brandy Donaghy (D-44)

7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Paul Harris R-17Vandana Slatter D-48Shelley Kloba D-1Kristine Reeves D-30Julia Reed D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1277
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 10, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1277
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1277
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1277
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican37002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESHB 1277)
  2. Chapter 173, 2024 Laws. (ESHB 1277)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1277)
  4. President signed. (ESHB 1277)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1277)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1277)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1277)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1277)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1277)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1277)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1277)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1277)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1277)
  14. WM - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1277)
  15. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1277)
  16. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1277)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1277)
  18. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (ESHB 1277)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1277)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1277)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1277)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1277)
  23. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1277)
  24. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1277)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1277)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1277)
  27. EDU - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1277)
  28. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (ESHB 1277)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1277)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1277)
  31. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1277)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1277)
  33. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1277)
  35. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1277)
  37. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  38. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1277)
  39. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  41. First reading, referred to Education.

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