Thursday, March 3, 2011

Leg. Update: Legislature continues floor action

The House and Senate kept up a steady pace today, but passed only two bills related to education issues. First Reading tracked the action and debate, and will continue to post as bills pass.

By a vote of 31-15, the Senate passed 2SSB 5427, which would apply to schools that receive state funds for all-day kindergarten. The bill would require those schools to use the assessment beginning in the 2012-13 school year if funding is available.

Read the full update.