SB 6019 - DIGEST

Finds that there is a need to remove certain administrative programs from the jurisdiction of the higher education coordinating board in order to enable the board to concentrate on its policy and planning responsibilities.

Finds that centralizing postsecondary education administrative functions within one agency will facilitate communication, cooperation, and the efficient use of public resources.

Declares an intent to create a student financial aid and scholarship commission to administer postsecondary education programs assigned to the commission by the governor or the legislature.

Provides that the commission shall administer assigned educational responsibilities in cooperation and consultation with students, faculty, administrators, displaced homemakers, public and private educational institutions, the higher education coordinating board, the superintendent of public instruction, the council of presidents, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the Washington friends of higher education.