The bill aims to enhance the employment terms and conditions for principals and assistant principals in Washington State, recognizing their vital role in the education system and the high turnover rates they face. Key provisions include allowing these educators to bargain for better working conditions, ensuring that they retain their years of experience when transferring roles, and providing improved protections for assistant principals. The bill also seeks to update employment applications and clarify training requirements for evaluations.

Significant amendments to existing laws include the introduction of new sections that allow for the establishment of appropriate bargaining units for principals and assistant principals, as well as changes to the transfer process for these positions. Specifically, the bill stipulates that transfers to subordinate certificated positions must be based on specific evaluation criteria and that years of experience as an administrator will count towards total years of experience as a certificated educator in Washington. Additionally, it mandates that no administrator may evaluate teachers or principals without proper training in evaluation procedures, thereby ensuring a more structured and fair evaluation process.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 41.59.080, 28A.405.230, 28A.405.245, 28A.400.302, 28A.405.130
Substitute Bill: 41.59.080, 28A.405.230, 28A.405.245, 28A.405.130