The bill amends RCW 28A.150.230 to clarify the responsibilities of common school district boards of directors in Washington State regarding the establishment and evaluation of their educational programs. It emphasizes the board's accountability to the local community and outlines specific duties, including the adoption of performance criteria for staff evaluations, determining staff assignments based on student needs, and providing transparency about hiring and evaluation policies. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for curriculum standards to be consistent with existing laws and rules from the superintendent of public instruction, allowing districts more flexibility to tailor their curriculum to the unique needs of their students.

Additionally, the bill repeals RCW 28A.300.475, which pertains to comprehensive sexual health education, effectively removing the previous mandates associated with that section. This change may impact how sexual health education is approached within school districts, as they will no longer be bound by the specific provisions previously outlined in the repealed law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance local control over educational policies while streamlining the curriculum development process for school districts.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.150.230