Community College Comprehensive Act
In 1967, the Washington State legislature passed the Community College Act, which created the state's system of 2-year technical and community colleges.
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Educational Needs
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The Act was necessitated by a perceived lack of educational facilities open to all of Washington State's students at a price that would be accessible to all or nearly all. These colleges were meant to provide the state's communities with courses in literacy, occupational and technical training and adult education.
Administration
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The Community College Act divided Washington into 30 college districts. It also created the "state board for community and technical colleges"--a panel of nine members appointed by the state governor and approved by the state senate--to represent as many of the state's geographic regions and occupational communities as possible.
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Tuition Breaks & Waivers
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The act also created reduced tuition rates for students of at least 19 years of age, whether residents of the state or not, who enroll in community colleges in order to finish their high school educations. Reduced tuition was also granted to children of law enforcement officers or firefighters who were killed or disabled while on the job.
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References
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