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2007 Senate Bill 5450: Allowing students whose individualized education program continues beyond high school to participate in high school graduation ceremonies.
Introduced by Sen. Marilyn Rasmussen, (D-Eatonville) (D) on January 19, 2007
To require school districts to allow students with an individualized education program that continues beyond the traditional four years of high school, to graduate with their class. The student will not receive a diploma until completion of the program. The bill also contains an emergency clause, which requires the bill to take effect immediately. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on January 19, 2007
Substitute offered to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on February 20, 2007
To require students to meet a majority of their individualized education program goals and be working on their transition plans before they can participate in the graduation ceremony.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 2, 2007
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 20, 2007
Amendment offered by Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe (Bothell) (D) on March 2, 2007
To recognize the value of students' attendance and
accomplishments. Deletes the requirement that students must meet a
majority of their individualized education program goals and be working
on their transition plans before they can participate in a graduation
ceremony.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 2, 2007
Received in the House on March 5, 2007
Referred to the House Education Committee on March 5, 2007
Received in the Senate on January 14, 2008