2687-S AMH WALL DRIV 098

SHB 2687 - H AMD 1353

By Representative Wallace

ADOPTED 2/25/2008

   On page 296, beginning on line 4, after "(9)" strike all material through "lapse." on line 7 and insert "$14,000 of the general fund--state for fiscal year 2009 is provided solely for the higher education coordinating board to convene a work group to: (1) assess current institutional practices in accepting prior learning credits; and (2) make recommendations on implementation of the work group's findings. A report is due to the legislature by December 1, 2008."

EFFECT: Removes a requirement that $14,000, provided solely for 2SHB 2933 (prior learning work group), will lapse if the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2008. Provides $14,000 to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to convene a work group to assess institutional practices regarding acceptance of prior learning credits.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels.