Bill > HB1762

This bill aims to prohibit public institutions of higher education in Washington state from mandating that students live on campus or in university residence halls. The proposed legislation adds a new section to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 28B.10, which governs higher education institutions. Currently, some colleges and universities require first-year or other students to live in on-campus housing, but this bill would prevent such requirements, giving students more flexibility in choosing their living arrangements. By removing the mandatory on-campus housing requirement, the bill seeks to provide students with greater personal choice and potentially reduce housing costs, while allowing institutions to still offer on-campus housing as an option for those who prefer it.