FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSB 6379

                           C 99 L 96

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Expanding the definition of "training system" for purposes of work force training and education.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Bauer, Wood and Deccio).

Senate Committee on Higher Education

House Committee on Higher Education

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:  Private career schools and colleges are included in the definition of "work force training system" in the statute establishing the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.  Programs and courses offered by private career schools are also included in the definition of "work force training system."

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    45 0

House     95 0 (House amended)

Senate    44 0 (Senate concurred)

Effective:  June 6, 1996