Reduction of administrative staffing at Washington state institutions of higher education.

The bill mandates reductions in nonfaculty exempt employment at Washington state institutions of higher education to lower the administrator-to-student ratio to 2008 levels. This includes specific reductions at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges. The reductions are expected to save millions in state appropriations and tuition expenditures for fiscal year 2026.

Reduction of administrative staffing at Washington state institutions of higher education.

The bill mandates reductions in nonfaculty exempt employment at Washington state institutions of higher education to lower the administrator-to-student ratio to 2008 levels. This includes specific reductions at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges. The reductions are expected to save millions in state appropriations and tuition expenditures for fiscal year 2026.