Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 19 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 1015 — Concerning minimum employment requirements for paraeducators.

Last action — Effective date 7/23/2023.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 07, 2022. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 63 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of HB 1015, the requirement for paraeducators to pass a specific assessment has been changed to allow for any assessment approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board. This flexibility is significant because it widens the options for aspiring paraeducators, making it easier for them to meet the qualifications necessary to enter the field. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the urgent need for these updates to support public education immediately.

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H-0871.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1015 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session By House Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Santos, Ybarra, Bergquist, Stonier, Leavitt, Rude, Jacobsen, Simmons, Reed, Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet, Ortiz-Self, Callan, Doglio, Reeves, Tharinger, Wylie, Paul, Thai, Springer, and Ormsby;
Z-0060.1 HOUSE BILL 1015 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session By Representatives Santos, Ybarra, Bergquist, Stonier, Leavitt, Rude, Jacobsen, Simmons, Reed, Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet, Ortiz-Self, Callan, Doglio, Reeves, Tharinger, Wylie, Paul, Thai, Springer, and Ormsby;
by request of Professional Educator Standards Board) READ FIRST TIME 01/30/23.
by request of Professional Educator Standards Board Prefiled 12/07/22.
Read first time 01/09/23.
Referred to Committee on Education.
and amending RCW 28A.413.040 and 28A.413.030.
amending RCW 28A.413.040;
and declaring an emergency.
and (b) Meet one of the following requirements:
and (b)(i) Have received a passing grade on ((the education testing service paraeducator assessment)) an assessment approved by the board;
(i) Have received a passing ((grade)) score on ((the education testing service paraeducator assessment)) one of the assessments approved by the board;
((or)) (ii) Hold an associate of arts degree;
1 SHB 1015 (ii) Hold an associate of arts degree;
1 HB 1015 (iii) Have earned ((seventy-two)) 72 quarter credits or ((forty- eight)) 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education;
((or)) (iii) Have earned ((seventy-two)) 72 quarter credits or ((forty- eight)) 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education;
NEW SECTION.
RCW 28A.413.030 and 2017 c 237 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.
(1) The paraeducator board has the following powers and duties:
(a) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, adopt:
(i) Minimum employment requirements for paraeducators, as described in RCW 28A.413.040;
and (ii) paraeducator standards of practice, as described in RCW 28A.413.050;
(b) Adopt one or more assessments that meet a rigorous standard of quality and can be used to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as set a passing score for each assessment adopted.
The board may develop assessments to meet the requirement of this subsection (1)(b);
(c) Establish requirements and policies for a general paraeducator certificate, as described in RCW 28A.413.070;
(((c))) (d) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, establish requirements and policies for subject matter certificates in English language learner and special education, as described in RCW 28A.413.080;
(((d))) (e) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, establish requirements and policies for an advanced paraeducator certificate, as described in RCW 28A.413.090;
(((e))) (f) By September 1, 2018, approve, and develop if necessary, courses required to meet the provisions of this chapter, where the courses are offered in a variety of means that will limit cost and improve access;
(((f))) (g) Make policy recommendations, as necessary, for a paraeducator career ladder that will increase opportunities for paraeducator advancement through advanced education, professional learning, and increased instructional responsibility;
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2 SHB 1015 (((g))) (h) Collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to adapt the electronic educator certification process to include paraeducator certificates;
and (((h))) (i) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW that are necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of this chapter.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall act as the administrator of any such rules and have the power to issue any paraeducator certificates and revoke the same in accordance with board rules.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023.

  2. Chapter 19, 2023 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. EDU - Majority; do pass.

  12. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.

  13. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.

  14. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted (ED 23).

  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  20. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.

  22. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.

  23. First reading, referred to Education.

  24. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (129)

129 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Republican 16000
Democrat 22000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#1)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30000
Democrat 56001
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 97001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Cheney — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Not Voting
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1015?
HB 1015 is sponsored by Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Larry Springer (Democrat), My-Linh Thai (Democrat), Dave Paul (Democrat), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), Steve Tharinger (Democrat), Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Debra Lekanoff (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Cyndy Jacobsen (Republican), Skyler Rude (Republican), Mari Leavitt (Democrat), Monica Jurado Stonier (Democrat), Steve Bergquist (Democrat), Alex Ybarra (Republican), and Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1015?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 07, 2022. Enacted.
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