2009 House Bill 1162 (provides for social emotional learning in state public schools)

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Introduced by Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, (D-Seattle) (D) on January 14, 2009, establishes that basic instruction in state public schools should include in its curriculum a social emotional learning component to help students better regulate their emotions and creates a social emotional learning public-private partnership with specific directions on the composition of this board. Addresses funding and training of teachers and pilot school districts in which to initiate the program.
- Referred to the House Education Committee on January 14, 2009.
  - Substitute offered in the House on February 10, 2009, removes the partnership and assigned responsibilities. The substitute also establishes that no private match is required for expenditure from the account. If funds are in the account, the SPI promotes and encourages incorporation of the SEL into basic education instruction, including disseminating information and awarding grants. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 10, 2009.
  - Referred to the House Education Appropriations Committee on February 13, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 1162 (provides for social emotional learning in state public schools) [by ALewkowicz on March 4, 2009]

Fantastic! When social-emotional learning is built, there is an increased ability to learn other content matter and a stonger likelihood of developing youngsters who become healthy, successful, positive adults, leading to a society made up of such individuals. This is being proven out in research and I can attest to this from years of personal experience in the field. I would be very interested in speaking about this in support of the bill if anyone can suggest a way to do so.

Adina Bloom Lewkowicz

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2) Re: 2009 House Bill 1162 (provides for social emotional learning in state public schools) [by watchingwaves on February 20, 2009]

I completly agree. Right now we are facing a budget where we have to consolidate schools. Kids and teachers should stay focused on learning the basics, and that is where we should be spending our money. This is not the time to spend tax money on extras. It is not fiscally responsible.

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3) Re: 2009 House Bill 1162 (provides for social emotional learning in state public schools) [by Twestby on February 16, 2009]

Why don't we first get kids learning the basics, Reading, Writing, Arithmatic, History, PE, before we get into this emotional crap. No wonder we need to import workers from overseas.

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