FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1702

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

Sponsors: Representatives Van Werven, Leavitt, Kraft, Entenman, Rude, Sutherland, Dye, Gildon, Slatter, Chambers, Graham, Caldier, Eslick, Mosbrucker, Young, Jinkins, Bergquist, Doglio and Pollet.

House Committee on College & Workforce Development

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

Background:

ctcLink Requirements.

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) began implementing a single, centralized software system for each of the 34 community and technical colleges in which students, faculty, and staff will have access to a variety of tools online. The ctcLink system has been implemented at Tacoma Community College, Spokane Falls Community College, and Spokane Community College thus far.

After a community or technical college has implemented the ctcLink system, the college must provide to students during registration both the cost of any required textbook or other course material and whether the course uses Open Educational Resources. This information may be provided either by displaying it in the online course description or by providing a link that connects to the bookstore's website.

Summary:

Community and technical colleges that have implemented the ctcLink system must indicate to students during registration whether a course uses low-cost required instructional materials. This information may be provided either in the course description or via a link to the bookstore's website. A course uses low-cost instructional materials if the entire cost of the required materials equals $50 or less.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	96	0
House	96	0
Senate	49	0