2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 28A.630.025: Committee created. (Expires July 1, 2007.)
(1) The comprehensive education study steering committee is created.
(2) Members of the steering committee shall include: The governor who shall chair the steering committee; the director of the office of financial management; two members from the house of representatives with one appointed by each major caucus; two members from the senate with one appointed by each major caucus; four citizens appointed by the governor; and the chairs of each of the three advisory committees created under subsection (3) of this section. The chair of the advisory committee on K-12 shall be the superintendent of public instruction. The chair of the advisory committee on early learning shall be the nongovernmental cochair of the Washington early learning council, created in chapter 490, Laws of 2005. The chair of the advisory committee on higher education shall be selected by the governor from a list of three or more names submitted by the state board for community and technical colleges, the higher education coordinating board, and the council of presidents.
(3) The steering committee shall appoint the members of the advisory committee on K-12 and the advisory committee on higher education. In addition, the two major caucuses in the senate and the two major caucuses in the house of representatives shall each appoint one member to serve on the K-12 advisory committee and one member to serve on the higher education advisory committee. The Washington early learning council, created in chapter 490, Laws of 2005, shall serve as the advisory committee on early learning.
(4) The steering committee shall receive staff and logistical support from the office of financial management.
(5) Nonlegislative members of the steering committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW
43.03.050 and
43.03.060.
[2005 c 496 § 2.]
| Findings -- 2005 c 496: "The legislature finds that: (1) The early years mark the most extraordinary period of growth for young children. The state's role in providing access to early learning opportunities has never been consistently defined; (2) More than a quarter of a century has passed since the current school finance system was first created, and the challenges facing our schools and students have grown and changed dramatically during that time. Policies have been established creating new expectations and goals for students under education reform; (3) Demographic pressures and work force needs will continue to increase demand for access to postsecondary education and training. Public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education are also important avenues for programs such as adult basic education and English as a second language that are the foundation for employment and further education for an increasing number of people. Washington ranks thirty-third in the nation in the number of bachelor's degrees earned per one thousand residents ages twenty through twenty-nine years, and will graduate the largest high school class in its history in 2008. Washington citizens deserve access to baccalaureate degree opportunities. Washington's public universities and colleges engage in research that contributes to the economic and social well-being of the state. Students have paid an increasing cost of their education with tuition growing faster than personal income or inflation; and (4) Through a comprehensive study, the legislature will have solid information to determine how best to use its resources to create a strong education system that will provide an educated citizenry and a thriving economy in this state." [2005 c 496 § 1.]
Expiration date -- 2005 c 496: "This act expires July 1, 2007." [2005 c 496 § 4.]
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