The bill amends RCW 43.30.205 to enhance the structure of the board overseeing state education agencies in Washington. It specifies that the board will consist of six members, including the governor or their designee, the superintendent of public instruction or their designee, the commissioner, the director of the University of Washington school of forest resources, the dean of the Washington State University college of agricultural, human, and natural resource sciences, and a representative from counties with state forestlands. The amendments clarify the role of the superintendent's designee, ensuring that the board's composition reflects a broader representation of educational and environmental interests.

Additionally, the bill outlines the selection process for the county representative on the board, which will be chosen by the legislative authorities of the relevant counties. Each participating county will have one vote in this selection process, facilitated by the Washington state association of counties. The county representative must be an elected member of a county legislative authority and will serve a four-year term, with the initial term starting on July 1, 1986. This structure aims to ensure that the board effectively represents the interests of both education and state forestland management.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.30.205