The bill aims to enhance the governance of the state board for community and technical colleges by adding a student member to the board. This addition recognizes the importance of student perspectives in decision-making processes that directly affect their education and experiences. The legislation emphasizes that student involvement can provide valuable insights and foster a stronger relationship between the board and the student community, which is notably diverse in community and technical colleges.

To implement this change, the bill amends existing laws to increase the board's membership from nine to ten members, with one member specifically designated as a student enrolled at a community or technical college. The student member will serve a term of one year, while the other members will continue to serve four-year terms. Additionally, the quorum requirement for board meetings is adjusted from five to six members. These changes are intended to ensure that student voices are included in discussions and decisions that shape the future of community and technical education in Washington state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28B.50.050, 28B.10.500