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AN ACT Relating to tuition at institutions of higher education; amending RCW 28B.15.066 and 28B.15.067; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.15 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 28B.15 RCW to read as follows:

(1) Beginning with the academic year 2002-03, resident undergraduate tuition fees at institutions of higher education shall be determined by multiplying base-year tuition by a factor.

(2)(a)(i) The factor for full-time resident undergraduate students at the state universities whose household income exceeds the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by sixty-four one-hundredths.

(ii) The factor for full-time resident undergraduate students at the state universities whose household income is less than the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by thirteen and fifty-eight one-hundredths.

(b)(i) The factor for full-time resident undergraduate students at the regional universities and The Evergreen State College whose household income exceeds the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by one and seven-hundredths.

(ii) The factor for full-time resident undergraduate students at the regional universities and The Evergreen State College whose household income is less than the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by thirteen and fifty-eight one-hundredths.

(c)(i) The factor for full-time resident students at the community and technical colleges whose household income exceeds the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by one and two hundred nine one-thousandths.

(ii) The factor for full-time resident students at the community and technical colleges whose household income is less than the median family income is their indexed income multiplied by thirteen and fifty-seven one-hundredths.

(3) The definitions in this section apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(a) "Base-year tuition" is the weighted average of operating fees and building fees for each institutional sector as assumed in the 2001 omnibus appropriations act.

(b) "Household income" is the student's family's adjusted gross income for federal internal revenue code purposes, calculated in a manner consistent with financial aid requirements.

(d) "Institutional sector" refers to groupings of institutions of higher education. As used in calculations, the state universities constitute one sector; the regional universities constitute one sector; The Evergreen State College constitutes one sector; and the community and technical colleges constitute one sector.

(e) "Median family income" means the state median family income for a family of four as determined by the United States department of health and human services, adjusted for family size.

(f) "Tuition fees" means operating fees and building fees.

Sec. 2. RCW 28B.15.066 and 2000 c 152 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

It is the intent of the legislature that:

In making appropriations from the state's general fund to institutions of higher education, each appropriation shall conform to the following:

(1) The appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue estimated to be collected from students enrolled at the state-funded enrollment level specified in the omnibus biennial operating appropriations act;

(2) The appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue collected from students enrolled above the state-funded level, but within the over-enrollment limitations, specified in the omnibus biennial operating appropriations act; ((~~and~~))

(3) The general fund state appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue collected as a result of waiving less operating fees revenue than the amounts authorized under RCW 28B.15.910. State general fund appropriations shall not be provided for revenue foregone as a result of or for waivers granted under RCW 28B.15.915; and

(4) The general fund state appropriation shall be increased or decreased to offset the increased or decreased tuition fees received by each institution of higher education as a result of section 1 of this act.

Sec. 3. RCW 28B.15.067 and 1997 c 403 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Subject to adjustment under section 1 of this act, tuition fees shall be established under the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Academic year tuition for full-time students at the state's institutions of higher education for the 1997-98 academic year, other than the summer term, shall be as provided in this subsection.

(a) At the University of Washington and Washington State University:

(i) For resident undergraduate students and other resident students not in graduate, law, or first professional programs, two thousand nine hundred eighty-eight dollars;

(ii)(A) For nonresident undergraduate students and other nonresident students at the University of Washington not in graduate, law, or first professional programs, ten thousand two hundred seventy-eight dollars;

(B) For nonresident undergraduate students and other nonresident students at Washington State University not in graduate or first professional programs, nine thousand eight hundred seventy dollars;

(iii) For resident graduate students, four thousand eight hundred fifty-four dollars;

(iv) For nonresident graduate students, twelve thousand five hundred eighty-eight dollars;

(v) For resident law students, five thousand ten dollars;

(vi) For nonresident law students, twelve thousand nine hundred fifteen dollars;

(vii) For resident first professional students, eight thousand one hundred twelve dollars; and

(viii) For nonresident first professional students, twenty-one thousand twenty-four dollars.

(b) At the regional universities and The Evergreen State College:

(i) For resident undergraduate and all other resident students not in graduate programs, two thousand two hundred eleven dollars;

(ii) For nonresident undergraduate and all other nonresident students not in graduate programs, eight thousand six hundred forty-six dollars;

(iii) For resident graduate students, three thousand seven hundred twenty-six dollars; and

(iv) For nonresident graduate students, eleven thousand nine hundred seventy-six dollars.

(i) For resident students, one thousand three hundred eleven dollars; and

(ii) For nonresident students, five thousand five hundred eighty-six dollars.

(3) Academic year tuition for full-time students at the state's institutions of higher education beginning with the 1998-99 academic year, other than the summer term, shall be as provided in this subsection unless different rates are adopted in the omnibus appropriations act.

(a) At the University of Washington and Washington State University:

(i) For resident undergraduate students and other resident students not in graduate, law, or first professional programs, three thousand one hundred eight dollars;

(ii)(A) For nonresident undergraduate students and other nonresident students at the University of Washington not in graduate, law, or first professional programs, eleven thousand one hundred thirty dollars;

(B) For nonresident undergraduate students and other nonresident students at Washington State University not in graduate or first professional programs, ten thousand two hundred sixty-six dollars;

(iii) For resident graduate students, five thousand forty-six dollars;

(iv) For nonresident graduate students, thirteen thousand ninety-two dollars;

(v) For resident law students, five thousand three hundred seventy-six dollars;

(vi) For nonresident law students, thirteen thousand seven hundred eighty-two dollars;

(vii) For resident first professional students, eight thousand four hundred thirty-six dollars; and

(viii) For nonresident first professional students, twenty-one thousand eight hundred sixty-four dollars.

(b) At the regional universities and The Evergreen State College:

(i) For resident undergraduate and all other resident students not in graduate programs, two thousand two hundred ninety-eight dollars;

(ii) For nonresident undergraduate and all other nonresident students not in graduate programs, eight thousand nine hundred ninety-one dollars;

(iii) For resident graduate students, three thousand eight hundred seventy-six dollars; and

(iv) For nonresident graduate students, twelve thousand four hundred fifty-six dollars.

(i) For resident students, one thousand three hundred sixty-two dollars; and

(ii) For nonresident students, five thousand eight hundred eight dollars.

(4) For the 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years, the University of Washington shall use at least ten percent of the revenue received from the difference between a four percent increase in tuition fees and the actual increase charged to law students to assist needy low and middle-income resident law students. For the 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years, the University of Washington shall use at least ten percent of the revenue received from the difference between a four percent increase in tuition fees and the actual increase charged to nonresident undergraduate students and all other nonresident students not in graduate, law, or first professional programs to assist needy low and middle-income resident undergraduate students and all other resident students not enrolled in graduate, law, or first professional programs. This requirement is in addition to the deposit requirements of the institutional aid fund under RCW 28B.15.820.

(5) The tuition fees established under this chapter shall not apply to high school students enrolling in participating institutions of higher education under RCW 28A.600.300 through ((~~28A.600.395~~)) 28A.600.400.