THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 |
TIME: |
1:15 PM |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measures have been deleted from the agenda:
HB 32 HD2 (Proposed SD1) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Changes the minimum age for entering kindergarten from age 5 by 12/31 to age 5 before 10/16 beginning with the 2005-2006 school year and age 5 before 8/1 beginning with the 2006-2007 school year; requires public schools provide pre-kindergarten programs within available resources; allows placement for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten outside school district. (Proposed SD1) |
EDU, WAM |
HB 277 HD1 (Proposed SD1) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a statewide consolidated textbook and instructional materials list for use within each school complex; allows department of education to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements for textbooks to achieve economies of scale; allows parents to purchase textbooks at department price; allows department to assess a textbook and instructional materials fees on students; establishes fees and process for textbook replacements. (Proposed SD1) |
EDU, WAM |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6729.
________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |
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