SB 5978 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares that the higher education coordinating board shall assess the higher education needs in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Clallam counties and recommend to the legislature solutions to the higher education needs.

Directs the board to assemble a local advisory committee to assist in the conduct of the assessment and siting study.

Provides that the board submit an interim report to the legislature and the governor by January 15, 2008, and a final report by December 1, 2008.