Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness program, which also includes foster youth after high school graduation, to include a tribal college.

Highlights:

• Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness program, which also includes foster youth after high school graduation, to include tribal college (Sec. 1).

• Defines “tribal colleges” as institutions located in Washington and accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or another accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness program, which also includes foster youth after high school graduation, to include a tribal college.

Highlights:

• Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness program, which also includes foster youth after high school graduation, to include tribal college (Sec. 1).

• Defines “tribal colleges” as institutions located in Washington and accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or another accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text