1244-S AMH CARL DRIV 248

SHB 1244 - H AMD 906

By Representative Carlyle

WITHDRAWN 4/24/2009

    On page 150, line 29, after "program" insert "pursuant to chapter 28B.117 RCW"

    On page 150, beginning on line 30, strike all material through "services." on line 35 and insert the following: "The higher education coordinating board shall contract with a college scholarship organization with expertise in managing scholarships for low-income, high-potential students and foster care children and young adults to administer the program.  Of the amount in this subsection, $35,000 is provided for administration of the contract and the remaining shall be contracted out to the organization for the following purposes:

    (a) $344,000 is provided solely to administer the program,

    (b) $3,093,000 is provided solely to fund scholarships for up to 151 students and to fund student support services."

EFFECT:   Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to contract with an organization with expertise in managing scholarships for low-income, high-potential students and foster care children and young adults to administer the Passport to College Promise Scholarship Program.  The organization shall use existing funds to administer the program, fund scholarships for up to 151 students and fund student support services for those students.  Currently the program is administered by and funded through the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels.

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