Legislature(1997 - 1998)
04/23/1997 05:35 PM Senate FIN
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SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) "An Act relating to certification of teachers; and providing for an effective date." Senator Pearce moved the work draft version of SCS CSHB 145(FIN) for discussion purposes. She explained the changes incorporated into the work draft. She said teacher certifications would be paid for by teachers same as other licenses and certifications. There would be no title change. Senator Adams said the change of fees would need an updated fiscal note. Senator Pearce responded and said it would not change the budget. Representative Con Bunde was invited to join the committee. He was available to answer any questions by the committee. Senator Pearce acknowledged the uniqueness of this situation. She re-iterated that teachers should pay for the whole cost of their certification the same as others. She said there would be no new general funds nor positions. Senator Phillips asked if this bill would test all teachers. Representative Bunde said only new teachers would be tested. In response to a question by Senator Phillips he said that it was a basic screen test. It has been proven that there were college graduates not literate. Other states have screened out incompetent applicants using the procedure. This test was a basic literacy and competency test. Senator Adams asked how bilingual teachers would be affected and Representative Bunde said they would be required to pass not only the basic screen test but also a bilingual exam. Senator Pearce suggested the committee adopt a title change but Senator Adams objected. He said he would like a legal opinion on the matter. Senator Pearce removed her motion and said she would have legal services draft a new CS for tomorrow. Co-chair Sharp concurred and held SCS CSHB 145(FIN) in committee pending receipt of a new draft. He further reviewed the calendar for tomorrow. Senator Torgerson said his draft for SB 21 would also be ready for tomorrow. ADJOURNMENT Co-chair Sharp adjourned the committee at 8:00 p.m. until tomorrow.
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