SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5360

BYSenators Bender, Rasmussen, Kreidler, Bauer, Vognild, Warnke and Thorsness

Exempting certain individuals from college tuition and fees.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 2, 1989

Senate Staff:Jean Six (786-7423)

AS OF JANUARY 30, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Veterans of military services and children, 19 or older, of law enforcement officers or fire fighters who were killed or disabled in the line of duty are exempt from tuition and fees at the state's institutions of higher education.  This exemption does not extend to children of U.S. military personnel killed or disabled while on active duty.

SUMMARY:

Children of a Washington resident killed or disabled on active duty while a member of the U.S. military are exempt from the payment of tuition and fees at any of the state's public institutions of higher education.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 26, 1989