SB 5909 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Requires that the state board for community and technical colleges worker retraining program funds shall be used for training programs and related support services, including financial aid, counseling, referral to training resources, job referral, and job development that:  (1) Are consistent with the unified plan for work force development;

     (2) provide increased enrollments for dislocated workers; and

     (3) provide increased enrollments and support services, including financial aid for those students not receiving unemployment insurance benefits, that do not replace or supplant any existing enrollments, programs, support services, or funding sources.

     Requires that, beginning October 1, 1999, and every two years thereafter, the department shall provide the legislature and the governor with a report describing the activities and outcomes of the state job skills program.

     Repeals RCW 28C.04.430, 28C.04.440, 28C.04.450, 28C.04.460, and 28C.04.480.