Modifying requirements for public school instructional and supplemental instructional materials.
Summary
Establishes new requirements for school district boards of directors regarding educational materials pertaining to individuals or groups that are part of a protected class as established in public school nondiscrimination provisions.
Requires instructional materials committees to have at least one parent member and make recommendations for culturally and experientially representative materials.
Establishes new requirements for written complaints about instructional materials and requested reviews of supplemental instructional materials.
Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop rules and guidelines related to the instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials provisions.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2331), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to modifying requirements for public school instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials by prohibiting improper exclusions of certain materials, establishing complaint procedures, and promoting culturally and experientially representative materials;