HB 1018 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Provides that, beginning with awards made during the 1998-99 academic year, recipients must complete using the award before the fall term in the sixth year following the date of the award.  For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.

     Declares that all persons awarded a Washington award for vocational excellence before the 1995-96 academic year and who have remaining eligibility on the effective date of this section must complete using the award before September 2002.  For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.

     Declares that all persons awarded a Washington award for vocational excellence during the 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98 academic years must complete using the award before September 2005.  For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.