E4SHB 1239: Establishing a simple and uniform system for complaints related to, and instituting a code of educator ethics for, conduct within or involving public elementary and secondary schools.
Signed into law: Chapter 219, Laws of 2024
- Sponsor
- Santos
- Introduced
- January 11, 2023
- Status
- C 219 L 24
- Last action
- Effective date 6/6/2024. (March 25, 2024)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:01 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Directs the design and establishment of a simple, uniform, and easily accessible state-level process for the receipt and classification of complaints involving the elementary and secondary education system. Requires school districts and educational service districts to post the complaint process on their websites and otherwise make available information about the complaint process. Requires the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board to report to the Legislature with recommendations related to a code of educator ethics. Changes the defense for use of force on children with respect to teachers and other school staff.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 202492 yea · 5 nay · 1 not voting
- House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 6, 202494 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · February 29, 202449 yea · 0 nay
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