1795-S2 AMH ANDG REIL 138

2SHB 1795 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2744.2/11)  760

By Representative Anderson

FAILED 05/09/2011

    On page 15 of the proposed striking amendment, after line 31, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 8.  Within existing resources, the Washington state institute of public policy, in consultation with the higher education coordinating board and the state board for community and technical colleges, shall conduct a study on student debt carrying capacity and compare this with state financial aid, tuition, and cost of attendance.  The Washington state institute of public policy shall report its findings to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2011."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires the WSIPP, in consultation with the HECB and the SBCTC, to conduct a study and report upon student debt carrying capacity and compare this with state financial aid, tuition, and cost of attendance.  Requires submittal of the report to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1, 2011.

--- END ---