Washington HB1278 amends the role of students on governing boards of institutions of higher education.

Washington HB1278 amends the role of students on governing boards of institutions of higher education. The bill mandates that each board of trustees for a college district include a student trustee, appointed by the governor from a list submitted by the associated student governments. The student member must be a full-time student in good standing at a college within the district and holds office for one year. The bill also requires student government representatives to provide in-person reports at regular board meetings.

Washington HB1278 amends the role of students on governing boards of institutions of higher education.

Washington HB1278 amends the role of students on governing boards of institutions of higher education. The bill mandates that each board of trustees for a college district include a student trustee, appointed by the governor from a list submitted by the associated student governments. The student member must be a full-time student in good standing at a college within the district and holds office for one year. The bill also requires student government representatives to provide in-person reports at regular board meetings.