This bill establishes a new provision in Washington's community and technical colleges regarding tuition waivers for tribal elders. Specifically, it allows each community and technical college to waive all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activity fees for tribal elders aged 55 and older from eligible Indian tribes, as defined in existing law.
Additionally, the bill grants the state board for community and technical colleges the authority to adopt and amend rules necessary for the implementation of this tuition waiver program. This initiative aims to support tribal elders in accessing educational opportunities at community and technical colleges across the state.