HB1357 provides funding and support for special education inclusionary practices in Washington.

HB1357 amends Washington's special education funding and support for inclusionary practices. It mandates the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to award grants to up to 25 pilot schools to establish centers of excellence for inclusionary practices. Successful applicants must demonstrate committed leadership, a willingness to make master schedule changes, a plan for transformational change, and broad communication of their commitment to inclusion. The bill also outlines criteria for selecting grant recipients and requires annual reporting on the grant program's effectiveness.

HB1357 provides funding and support for special education inclusionary practices in Washington.

HB1357 amends Washington's special education funding and support for inclusionary practices. It mandates the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to award grants to up to 25 pilot schools to establish centers of excellence for inclusionary practices. Successful applicants must demonstrate committed leadership, a willingness to make master schedule changes, a plan for transformational change, and broad communication of their commitment to inclusion. The bill also outlines criteria for selecting grant recipients and requires annual reporting on the grant program's effectiveness.