E2SSB 5315: Concerning nonpublic agencies operating special education programs for students with disabilities.

What this bill does

Expands and codifies duties of the Superintendent of Public Instruction with regard to approving, monitoring, and investigating nonpublic agencies that contract with school districts to provide special education programs for students with disabilities. Directs school districts to conduct annual on-site visits of nonpublic agencies. Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop a complaint process for reporting of noncompliance or violations of student rights at nonpublic agencies. Requires the OSPI to report annually to the Legislature regarding student placements at nonpublic agencies and post the report on its website.

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Floor votes

• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 12, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 20, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 21, 2023
  48 yea · 1 nay
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 7, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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