Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
Higher Education Committee | |
HB 2317
Brief Description: Requiring development of a definition of "high demand."
Sponsors: Representatives Wallace, Anderson, Sells and Kenney.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/27/07
Staff: Jennifer Thornton (786-7111).
Background:
The term "high demand" is used frequently in higher education, employment preparation and
workforce-related services. However, there is not a common definition or list used by all
agencies and institutions working in these areas. The usage of the term "high demand" varies,
and includes high demand programs of study, high demand occupations, high student demand,
and high community demand, among others. The term is used in many reports, and funding is
appropriated from the Legislature specifically for high demand. For example, the 2006
Supplemental Budget appropriated:
Summary of Bill:
The HECB, the SBCTC, the Office of Financial Management, the Employment Security
Department, and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development will prepare
and jointly submit one definition of high demand to the Legislature by November 1, 2007.
The definition will subsequently be used by all agencies and institutions that offer post-secondary
education, employment preparation, and workforce-related services.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.