AN ACT Relating to the summer motivation and academic residential training program; amending RCW 28B.80.360; adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. Section 7, chapter 370, Laws of 1985 as amended by section 20, chapter 136, Laws of 1986 and RCW 28B.80.360 are each amended to read as follows:

The board shall perform the following administrative responsibilities:

(1) Administer the programs set forth in the following statutes: Chapter 28A.58 RCW (Washington scholars); chapter 28B.04 RCW (displaced homemakers); chapter 28B.85 RCW (degree-granting institutions); RCW 28B.10.210 through 28B.10.220 (blind students subsidy); RCW 28B.10.800 through 28B.10.824 (student financial aid program); chapter 28B.12 RCW (work study); RCW 28B.15.067 through 28B.15.076 (educational costs for establishing tuition and fees); RCW 28B.15.543 (tuition waivers for Washington scholars); RCW 28B.15.760 through 28B.15.766 (math and science loans); RCW 28B.80.150 through 28B.80.170 (student exchange compact); RCW 28B.80.240 (student aid programs); ((~~and~~)) RCW 28B.80.210 (federal programs); and chapter 28B.-- RCW (sections 2 through 11 of this act) (summer motivation and academic residential training).

(2) Study the delegation of the administration of the following: RCW 28B.65.040 through 28B.65.060 (high-technology board); chapter 28B.85 RCW (degree-granting institutions); RCW 28B.80.150 through 28B.80.170 (student exchange compact programs); RCW 28B.80.200 (state commission for federal law purposes); RCW 28B.80.210 (enumerated federal programs); RCW 28B.80.230 (receipt of federal funds); RCW 28B.80.240 (student financial aid programs); RCW 28A.58.824 through 28A.58.830 (Washington scholars); RCW 28B.15.543 (Washington scholars); RCW 28B.04.020 through 28B.04.110 (displaced homemakers); RCW 28B.10.215 and 28B.10.220 (blind students); RCW 28B.10.790, 28B.10.792, and 28B.10.802 through 28B.10.844 (student financial aid); RCW 28B.12.040 through 28B.12.070 (student work study); RCW 28B.15.100 (reciprocity agreement); RCW 28B.15.730 through 28B.15.736 (Oregon reciprocity); RCW 28B.15.750 through 28B.15.754 (Idaho reciprocity); RCW 28B.15.756 and 28B.15.758 (British Columbia reciprocity); and RCW 28B.15.760 through 28B.15.764 (math/science loans). The board shall report the results of its study and recommendations to the legislature.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

(1) "Agencies" means the employment security department, the higher education coordinating board, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community college education, and the state board for vocational education.

(2) "Board" means the higher education coordinating board.

(3) "Program" means the summer motivation and academic residential training program.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The summer motivation and academic residential training program is created. The program shall be a partnership between the state and private industry councils to reduce the dropout rate of economically disadvantaged youth. The purpose of the program is to assist students in developing the skills, abilities, and motivation required to complete high school and to expose students to the educational opportunities available on a college or university campus. The program shall be located on a college or university campus and designed to be a residential experience for fourteen and fifteen year old students.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. The agencies shall cooperate in sponsoring the program and shall work cooperatively with the service delivery areas affiliated with the state's private industry councils, the local school districts, public and private higher education institutions, and other state and local agencies in the delivery of the program.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. The agencies shall provide the following support to the program:

(1) Staff support for state-wide leadership, coordination, communication, oversight, and direction for the program including selection of a staff member to serve on the steering committee;

(2) Assist in the development of budgets;

(3) Assist in the selection of host sites;

(4) Assist in the development of policy to guide the direction of the program; and

(5) Assist in monitoring the program and providing guidance for program evaluation.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. The agencies shall appoint appropriate staff members to serve on a steering committee for the program. Steering committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the head of their respective agencies and shall represent the agency in all matters. Other agencies may be appointed to the steering committee as the need arises.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. The board shall be designated lead agency and shall assume the responsibility of administering the program. The board, in consultation with the steering committee, shall develop and revise, as necessary, the program. The board shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. In addition, the board shall implement a student follow-up system in cooperation with the participating agencies, higher education institutions, service delivery areas, and public schools.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. The program shall be designed to:

(1) Increase students' desire to complete high school;

(2) Provide students with the opportunity to earn academic credit in language arts, mathematics, and career education;

(3) Provide an opportunity for students to gain job experience and learn about career options, interests, and vocational education;

(4) Increase students' ability to make informed and responsible decisions about personal conduct and behavior;

(5) Enhance students' self-concept and self-confidence;

(6) Cultivate interest in higher education;

(7) Help generate enthusiasm for learning within the students' families;

(8) Have a long-lasting impact on students' schools, communities, and families through ongoing support and follow-up; and

(9) Generate community spirit through community service.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. The program shall include the following major features:

(1) An academic curriculum designed to individualize course work in language arts, mathematics, and career education to provide students with one-half credit in each area that will transfer to the student's school district as credit toward graduation;

(2) A career exploration program designed to provide pre- employment skill training, part-time work in a college or university setting, and career awareness training;

(3) Life skills development that focuses on the interrelationship of nutrition, self awareness, and health education in the quality of life;

(4) A component focusing on personal growth and development that is designed to help students cope with environmental pressures as well as issues related to sex education, anger management, and drug education. Emphasis shall be placed on teaching students about their learning style and how to develop skills to succeed in traditional learning environments by developing the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their home environment;

(5) Community service activities and projects which provide students with the opportunity to provide volunteer assistance to communities and individuals in need; and

(6) Academic year follow-up involving tutorial support in their local schools and ongoing communication and support from the higher education institutions who hosted the students.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. The board, in cooperation with the steering committee, shall establish host site selection criteria and select host sites for the program. A public or private Washington state higher education institution may serve as a host site for the program if the institution has residence hall facilities or access to such facilities. The number of sites may increase based on availability of funds and program demand.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. Criteria for selecting economically disadvantaged students to participate in the program shall be established by the steering committee consistent with regulations in the federal Job Training Partnership Act. Private industry councils shall work cooperatively with school districts and higher education institutions to select eligible students who would benefit most from the program. Private industry councils shall have the responsibility of selecting participants from economically disadvantaged students who are attending Washington public schools.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. Sections 2 through 11 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 28B RCW.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. This act shall expire June 30, 1995.