6371-S.E AMH HE CLYN 048

By Representative Hasegawa

ESSB 6371 - H COMM AMD

By By Committee on Higher Education

ADOPTED 3/05/2008

   On page 2, beginning on line 10, after "section" strike "and the limitations in RCW 28B.15.910"

   On page 4, after line 2, insert the following:

   "(10) The governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges shall report to the higher education committees of the legislature by November 15, 2010, and every two years thereafter, regarding the status of implementation of the waivers under subsection (4) of this section. The reports shall include the following data and information:

   (a) Total number of waivers;

   (b) Total amount of tuition waived;

   (c) Total amount of fees waived;

   (d) Average amount of tuition and fees waived per recipient;

   (e) Recipient demographic data that is disaggregated by distinct ethnic categories within racial subgroups; and

   (f) Recipient income level, to the extent possible."

   On page 4, beginning on line 10, strike all of section 3

   Correct the title.

EFFECT: Removes the requirement that waivers for veterans' families are subject to the statutory waiver limits of institutions of higher education, and reinstates current law which provides that waivers for veterans' families are not subject to the statutory waiver limits. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the status of implementation of these waivers.