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Bill Analysis — HB 2138, Promoting Outdoor Learning in State Parks (Washington House)

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Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research bill analysis for the Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee on HB 2138, promoting outdoor learning in state parks, with a hearing date of 1/17/24 and staff member Emily Poole. The sponsors are Representatives Rule, Barkis, Senn, Simmons, Ramel, Paul, Riccelli, Doglio and Reeves. The analysis states that the bill requires the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider design elements that support outdoor learning, to help coordinate outdoor education events, and to survey facilities within state parks that may be used for outdoor educational purposes. It states that the Commission must submit a report on the survey to the Legislature by December 1, 2024.

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Washington State                  BILL
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research   ANALYSIS
Innovation, Community & Economic
Development, & Veterans Committee
                                        HB 2138
Brief Description: Promoting outdoor learning in state parks.

Sponsors: Representatives Rule, Barkis, Senn, Simmons, Ramel, Paul, Riccelli, Doglio and
    Reeves.


                                     Brief Summary of Bill
          • Requires the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) to
            consider design elements that support outdoor learning when developing
            certain capital projects.
          • Requires the Commission to assist with coordinating outdoor education
            events in state parks.
          • Requires the Commission to conduct a survey of facilities within state
            parks that may be used for outdoor educational purposes.


Hearing Date: 1/17/24

Staff: Emily Poole (786-7106).

Background:

Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) is tasked with caring for and supervising
the state parks. The Commission's duties include enforcing rules pertaining to the use of state
parks, permitting the use of state parks by the public, erecting structures and comfort stations,
and building and maintaining trails. The Commission is required to maintain policies that




     This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
     members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
     constitute a statement of legislative intent.

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increase the number of people who have access to free or low-cost recreational opportunities for
physical activity.

The Outdoor Learning Grant Program.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) administers the Outdoor Learning
Grant Program (Program), which supports educational experiences for public school students.
Through the Program, the OSPI awards grants to eligible school districts, federally recognized
tribes, and outdoor education providers.

Summary of Bill:

Commission Duties.

When developing capital projects for new or existing structures and facilities, the Commission is
required to consider design elements that support outdoor learning opportunities.

The Commission is required to coordinate with the OSPI, school districts, outdoor education
program providers, and grantees to assist with coordinating outdoor education events in state
parks.

Survey of Facilities.

The Commission must conduct a survey of facilities within state parks that may be used for
outdoor educational purposes. In conducting the survey, the Commission must assess:
   • current policies and use of state park retreat centers and environmental learning centers;
   • the needs of the OSPI, school districts, outdoor learning program providers, and tribes for
     outdoor learning facilities;
   • the current condition of and necessary upgrades to state park retreat centers and
     environmental learning centers;
   • the development of dedicated funding to support upgrades to state park retreat centers and
     environmental learning centers; and
   • best practices and considerations for the development, maintenance, and use of outdoor
     learning facilities.

The Commission must submit a report on the outcomes of the completed survey to the
Legislature by December 1, 2024.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on January 10, 2024.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is
passed.


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