This bill proposes the transfer of the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington State. It amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to reflect this change, including the superintendent's new responsibilities to administer both boards and the requirement for the boards to operate under the superintendent's oversight. The bill also specifies that all references to the Professional Educator Standards Board will now indicate its functioning under the administration of the superintendent.

Additionally, the bill shifts the authority for appointing members and chairs of the boards from the governor to the superintendent of public instruction while maintaining the existing structure of the boards. It ensures that the boards continue to establish policies and standards for educator preparation and certification, emphasizing collaboration with the superintendent's office. The legislation mandates the transfer of all related reports, documents, and personnel to the Superintendent's office, retaining their rights under state civil service law. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, with provisions for the Director of Financial Management to oversee the transition and for the Office of the Code Reviser to update statutory references accordingly.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.300.040, 28A.410.200, 28A.410.210, 28A.413.020, 28A.413.030