Bill > HB2054

This bill establishes a new staffing requirement for higher education institutions in Washington state, mandating that community and technical colleges, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College cannot employ more than one full-time equivalent (FTE) employee for every six full-time equivalent enrolled students. The bill amends existing laws governing these institutions by adding this staffing limitation, with the understanding that both enrollment and employee counts will be averaged over the course of the academic year. The provision applies to the state's community and technical college system, regional universities (which include Western Washington University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Oregon University), and The Evergreen State College. The goal appears to be controlling administrative costs and ensuring efficient use of resources in higher education by maintaining a consistent ratio between staff and student populations. This new requirement would be in addition to existing responsibilities of college presidents, who are already charged with general supervision of their institutions and ensuring compliance with board of trustee rules.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2054&Year=2025&Initiative=false