Provides that, for institutions of higher education and related boards, "employee" means any employee, including employees whose work has ceased in connection with the pursuit of lawful activities protected by chapter 41.80 RCW, except: (1) Employees covered for collective bargaining by chapters 28B.52, 41.56, and 41.76 RCW;

(2) Confidential employees; or

(3) Members of the governing board of each institution of higher education and related boards, all presidents, and vice-presidents; deans, directors, and chairs; and executive heads of major administrative or academic divisions.