Bill > HB1486

This bill adds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), expanding the board from nine to ten members. The legislature recognizes that students can provide unique and valuable perspectives on educational decision-making, noting that students already serve on similar boards in over 10 other states and in other Washington state educational governance bodies. The student member will be at least 18 years old and serve a one-year term, with specific restrictions on participating in certain sensitive matters like personnel issues or litigation. The bill emphasizes that student board members can offer insights into the diverse experiences of community and technical college students, who represent the most diverse student population in higher education in the state. Additionally, the legislature views this as an opportunity for student leadership development, allowing the student to learn about institutional governance and participate in policy discussions. The new student member will be appointed by the governor with senate consent, and like other board members, will be compensated and reimbursed for travel expenses according to state regulations. The bill aims to enhance community college governance by fostering a stronger relationship between students and state-level policy development.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1486&Year=2025&Initiative=false