HB1207
Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Preventing And Responding To Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, And Discrimination In Schools.

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The bill aims to address and prevent harassment, intimidation, bullying, and discrimination in schools. It requires schools to develop policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing such incidents. Additionally, the bill emphasizes training for school staff on recognizing and responding to these behaviors. It also promotes collaboration with parents, students, and community organizations to create safe learning environments. The legislation seeks to enhance accountability and support for victims while promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity within educational institutions.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-01-10: First reading, referred to Education.

  • 2023-01-19: Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-01-26: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-01-26: ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  • 2023-01-26: Minority; do not pass.

  • 2023-01-26: Minority; without recommendation.

  • 2023-01-30: Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  • 2023-02-14: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  • 2023-02-27: 1st substitute bill substituted

  • 2023-02-27: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-02-27: Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  • 2023-03-01: First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  • 2023-03-20: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-03-22: Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-03-22: EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment

  • 2023-03-22: Minority; do not pass.

  • 2023-03-23: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  • 2023-03-30: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-04-05: Committee amendment

  • 2023-04-05: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-04-05: Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  • 2023-04-13: House concurred in Senate amendments.

  • 2023-04-13: Passed final passage; yeas, 64; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  • 2023-04-14: Speaker signed.

  • 2023-04-17: President signed.

  • 2023-04-18: Delivered to Governor.

  • 2023-05-04: Governor signed.

  • 2023-05-04: Chapter 242, 2023 Laws.

  • 2023-05-04: Effective date 7/23/2023.

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Roll Calls (5):
Amendments (1):
  • Name: Senate Committee Amendment
  • BillId: HB1207
  • LegislativeSession: 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Description: Early Learning & K-12 Education 1207-S AMS EDU S2472.2
  • FloorActionDate: 0000-00-00
  • Pdf:  1207-S%20AMS%20EDU%20S2472.2.pdf
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