SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5293

BYSenator Conner

Establishing college classes in Clallam or Jefferson county.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 13, 1989; February 27, 1989

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5293 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Saling, Chairman; Bauer, Smitherman, Stratton.

Senate Staff:Jean Six (786-7423)

                  February 27, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 27, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Access to higher education opportunities has become increasingly important to citizens of the state of Washington.  Students need access to state-supported upper division programs leading to a baccalaureate degree.

SUMMARY:

The Higher Education Coordinating Board is directed to establish a program to provide upper division college classes leading to a bachelor's degree in at least one location in either Clallam or Jefferson County.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

The Higher Education Coordinating Board is directed to study the need for upper division college classes in Clallam and Jefferson Counties and alternatives for delivery.  $25,000 is appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to carry out provisions of this act.

Appropriation:    $25,000

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Bart Phillips, EDC Jefferson County; Mary Jo Olson, DSHS; Sheila Markson, DSHS