Section 28A.630.124. Reports—Monitoring progress.

(1) The expanded learning opportunities council shall provide a report to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 2014, and each December 1st thereafter until December 1, 2018, that summarizes accomplishments, measures progress, and contains recommendations regarding continued development of an expanded learning opportunities system and reducing summer learning loss.

(2) If funds are appropriated for a summer knowledge improvement pilot program as provided under RCW 28A.630.125 through 28A.630.127 or other initiatives to reduce summer learning loss or increase expanded learning opportunities, the expanded learning opportunities council shall monitor the progress of the program or initiative and serve as a resource for participating schools and community-based organizations. The council shall also oversee an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program or initiative in reducing summer learning loss and improving student academic progress.

(3) If new funds are not appropriated for a summer knowledge improvement pilot program or other initiatives to reduce summer learning loss, the first report from the council, and any subsequent reports as necessary, shall include recommendations for a framework and action plan for a program to reduce summer learning loss through the provision of state funds for additional student learning days in elementary schools with significant populations of low-income students. The council may also recommend additional strategies to reduce summer learning loss, including through expanded learning opportunities offered in partnership between schools and community-based organizations.

[ 2014 c 219 § 4.]

2014 c 219 § 4.