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Bill would create process for identifying high‑quality instructional materials, sponsors say funding could lower costs for districts
Summary
Rep. David Beatty’s HB462 would embed identification of evidence‑based instructional materials into the standards adoption process and create a mechanism for OPI to vet and offer high‑quality materials and associated professional development to districts at reduced cost; lawmakers probed appropriations, nonprofit roles and procurement safeguards.
Representative David Beatty told the House Education Committee that House Bill 462 aims to define a formal process for identifying "high quality instructional materials" (HQIM) when the Board of Public Education adopts content standards. Beatty said embedding HQIM identification in negotiated rulemaking would help districts estimate adoption costs and reduce financial barriers by allowing OPI to recommend vetted curricula and negotiate reduced rates for districts that choose to adopt them.
Susie Hedlund, Superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction, testified that the OPI supports the…
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