SENATE BILL REPORT

                   HB 2402

                    As of February 16, 1996

Title:  An act relating to the work force training and education coordinating board.

Brief Description:  Adding a representative of private career schools to the work force training and education coordinating board.

Sponsors:  Representatives Carlson, Jacobsen, D. Schmidt, Mastin, Mulliken, Benton and Silver.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Higher Education:  2/20/96.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Staff:  Jennifer Hanlon (786-7784)

Background: The Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board provides planning and coordination for the state training system, as well as advising the Governor and Legislature on issues pertaining to the state training system.

The board consists of nine voting members appointed by the Governor.  There are three business representatives, three labor representatives, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the executive director of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Commissioner of the Employment Security Department.  The business and labor representatives serve a four-year term which expires on June 30 of the fourth year.

Summary of Bill:  A representative from the private career schools is added as a voting member to the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.  The private career school representative serves a four-year term which expires on June 30 of the fourth year.  The Governor must consult statewide organizations representing private career schools when selecting the representative.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.