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2011 Senate Bill 5392: Including technology as a stated educational core concept and principle
Introduced by Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe (Bothell) (D) on January 24, 2011
To add technology to the core concepts and principles that define the goals of a basic education, given technology's importance in the high-demand fields of work . The bill is to take effect on September 1, 2011. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on January 24, 2011
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 9, 2011
To replace the original language with provisions that include the integration of technology into all K-12 core subjects, not just science, engineering and mathematics.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 10, 2011
Adds technology to the core concepts and principles that define the goals of a basic education and integrates technology into all K-12 subjects, not just science, engineering, and mathematics.
Received in the House on March 3, 2011
Referred to the House Education Committee on March 3, 2011
Amendment offered in the House on March 24, 2011
Added technology under Goal Two of the student learning goals as a core concept and principle that school district must provide students the opportunity to learn. The amended bill adds the opportunity for students to integrate technology literacy and fluency along with other experiences and knowledge as an aspect of Goal Three of the student learning goals.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 24, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 31, 2011
To add integration of technology literacy and fluency as an aspect of the student learning goals that school districts are required to provide students the opportunity to learn.
Received in the Senate on April 18, 2011
Senate concurred with the House amendments.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 5, 2011
To add integration of technology literacy and fluency as an aspect of the student learning goals that school districts are required to provide students the opportunity to learn.