SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5791

                    As of February 12, 1999

Title:  An act relating to tuition waivers for county employees.

Brief Description:  Adding county employees to provisions regarding tuition waivers.

Sponsors:  Senator T. Sheldon.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Higher Education:  2/17/99.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Staff:  Natalie Adams (786-7444)

Background:  Currently, colleges and universities may waive the tuition and fees of state employees who attend courses on a space available basis.  These students do not affect enrollment information or budgetary determinations.  County employees do not receive any benefit from this waiver program.

Summary of Bill:  Permanent county employees are added to the list of individuals who may attend college and university courses under the waiver program on a space available basis.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

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