Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

HB 1654 — Changing explicit alternative routes to teacher certification program requirements to expectations for program outcomes.

Last action — Effective date 7/23/2017.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 1654 shift the focus of Washington's alternative routes to teacher certification from a competitive grant program to a more integrated preparation model. This means that partnerships between educator preparation programs and school districts will now have more collaboration and flexibility in designing their programs, rather than competing for funding. This change aims to improve teacher training and ensure that it aligns better with the needs of schools and communities, which could ultimately enhance the quality of education for students. Additionally, the bill eliminates specific old requirements, allowing for a more streamlined and effective approach to teacher certification.

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Z-0002.1HOUSE BILL 1654State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives McCaslin, Bergquist, Ortiz-Self, Muri, and Pollet;
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1654State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives McCaslin, Bergquist, Ortiz-Self, Muri, and Pollet;
The professional educator standards board must construct rules that address the competitive grant process and eligibility for scholarships in addition to program design.(2) ((Each prospective teacher preparation program provider, in cooperation with a Washington school district or consortia of school districts applying to operate [an] alternative route certification program shall include in its proposal to the Washington professional educator standards board:(a) The route or routes the partnership program intends to offer and a detailed description of how the routes will be structured and operated by the partnership;(b) The estimated number of candidates that will be enrolled per route;(c) An identification, indication of commitment, and description of the role of approved teacher preparation programs and partnering district or consortia of districts;(d) An assurance that the district or approved preparation program provider will provide adequate training for mentor teachers specific to the mentoring of alternative route candidates;(e) An assurance that significant time will be provided for mentor teachers to spend with the alternative route teacher candidates throughout the internship.
The professional educator standards board must construct rules that address the competitive grant process and program design.(2) ((Each prospective teacher preparation program provider, in cooperation with a Washington school district or consortia of school districts applying to operate [an] alternative route certification program shall include in its proposal to the Washington professional educator standards board:(a) The route or routes the partnership program intends to offer and a detailed description of how the routes will be structured and operated by the partnership;(b) The estimated number of candidates that will be enrolled per route;(c) An identification, indication of commitment, and description of the role of approved teacher preparation programs and partnering district or consortia of districts;(d) An assurance that the district or approved preparation program provider will provide adequate training for mentor teachers specific to the mentoring of alternative route candidates;(e) An assurance that significant time will be provided for mentor teachers to spend with the alternative route teacher candidates throughout the internship.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017.

  2. Chapter 14, 2017 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. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

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

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  18. ED - Majority; do pass.

  19. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • McCaslin

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

146 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 33000
Democrat 8000
Republican 8000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Final Passage (#13)

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 52000
Democrat 32000
Republican 14000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Blake — Yea
Buys — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Smith — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Koster — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman 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
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1654?
HB 1654 is sponsored by McCaslin, Muri, Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), Steve Bergquist (Democrat), and Gerry Pollet (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1654?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2017. Enacted.
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