1235-S2 AMH LIIA SMIT 105

2SHB 1235 - H AMD 299

By Representative Liias

NOT CONSIDERED 4/26/2009

    On page 1, line 9, after "((2008-09))" strike "2015-16" and insert "2012-13"

    On page 1, line 13, after "((2008-09))" strike "2015-16" and insert "2012-13"

    On page 2, after line 31, insert the following:

"(10) For academic years 2009-10 through 2012-13, the state universities, regional universities, and the Evergreen State College shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 15, 2009, and annually thereafter, on the status of tuition design and implementation. The report shall include information on resident undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in the following areas:

    (a) The percent of the total cost of instruction per full time equivalent student paid by state appropriations, by endowment funds, and by tuition fees as defined in 28B.15.020;

    (b) The total cost of instruction per full time equivalent student disaggregated by major line of study; and

    (c) The percent and dollar amount of annual increases in tuition for resident and nonresident students."

EFFECT: Provides that current tuition setting authority will end after academic year 2012-13 and requires the four-year institutions to annually report to the legislature on the percent of educational costs paid by state appropriations, tuition, and endowment funds; the total cost of instruction; and the percent and amount of annual tuition increases.   

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