1244-S AMH CARL DRIV 250

SHB 1244 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3439.2/09) 909

By Representative Carlyle

ADOPTED 4/24/2009

    On page 184, line 6, after "program", strike all material through "services." on line 11 and insert the following: "pursuant to chapter 28B.117 RCW.  The higher education coordinating board shall contract with a college scholarship organization with expertise in managing scholarships for low-income, high-potential students and foster care children and young adults to administer the program.  Of the amount in this subsection, $39,000 is provided solely for the higher education coordinating board for administration of the contract and the remaining shall be contracted out to the organization for the following purposes:

    (a) $384,000 is provided solely for program administration, and

    (b) $3,449,000 is provided solely for student financial aid for up to 151 students and to fund student support services."

EFFECT:   Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to contract with an organization with expertise in managing scholarships for low-income, high-potential students and foster care children and young adults to administer the Passport to College Promise Scholarship Program.  The organization shall use existing funds to administer the program, fund college financial aid for up to 151 students and fund student support services for those students.  Ten percent of the total funds are to support program administration and one percent to support contract management.  The remaining funds are provided for financial aid and student support services. Currently the program is administered by and funded through the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels.

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