2807-S AMH MURR MCLA 093

SHB 2807 - H AMD

By Representative Murray

0n page 1, beginning on line 6, strike all material through "representatives." on line 15 and insert the following:

"(1) Each institution of higher education shall adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct of students, including sanctions. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, probation, suspension, or expulsion.

(2) As used in this section, "disruptive off-campus conduct" means any conduct that results in a citation or conviction for the violation of laws or ordinances and that:

(a) Interferes with the institution of higher education's relationship with the surrounding community;

(b) Harms the reputation of the institution of higher education; or

(3) As used in this section, "off-campus" means neighborhoods, businesses, and public places that are proximate to the campus of the institution.

(4) Rules adopted under this section may not violate the civil rights of students protected under the Constitution of the United States or the state of Washington. The rules must also provide due process procedures for students who have been accused of disruptive off-campus conduct.

(5) Each institution of higher education shall report the substance of the rules adopted under this section to the higher education committees of the legislature by December 1, 2004."

EFFECT: Rather than being authorized to adopt a student code of conduct that applies off-campus, higher education institutions must adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct of students. As with the substitute bill, "off-campus" means neighborhoods and other public places proximate to the campus of the institution. Disruptive off-campus conduct is conduct that results in a citation or conviction of laws or ordinances, and that interferes with the institution's reputation or relationship in the community or violates the institution's policies.

Stipulations that the rules may not violate students' civil rights and must provide due process for those accused of misconduct are the same as the substitute bill.

Institutions must report the substance of their rules to the Legislature by December 1, 2004.