HB 2805 - DIGEST

     Finds that public higher education funding is a shared responsibility between the state, students, and the public colleges and universities.  Periodic increases in state funding, state financial aid, and tuition must be authorized to provide quality higher education for the citizens of Washington.

     Declares an intent to authorize the governing boards to establish tuition rates, to make colleges and universities responsible to provide quality programs, and to provide state fund appropriations so that tuition increases can support program improvements.