[Wsssc] Hot Topics Guest Speaker - Jennifer Dellinger, SEAG & SSEH Overview

[Lauren Hibbs]

Dear WSSSC Colleagues,

By VPSS request, you will have just received an invitation to join us during our regular WSSSC HOT TOPICS session next Thursday, from 8:00-8:30am, for Guest Speak Jennifer Dellinger to overview SSEH and SEAG bills. This legislation is a bit complicated. We seek to assist you to make the most of the funds and minimize administrative burdens as much as possible. Please joins us to further understand the use of pots of monies; leverage BFET funds; application and funding timelines; and more. General bill details are shared below.

HB 1559 - Student Basic Need
Bill<https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1559-S2.PL.pdf?q=20230427090435> and summary<https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1559-S2%20SBR%20APS2%2023.pdf?q=20230427090435>
Establishes benefits navigators at each institution of higher education, university campus, and the tribal college.
Requires the development of Hunger-Free and Basic Needs Campus Strategic Plans.
Creates the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Pilot Program.

SB 5702<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5702&Year=2023&Initiative=false> - Expanding the Student Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth
Bill<https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5702-S.PL.pdf?q=20230427090309> and summary<https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5702-S.E%20SBR%20FBR%2023.pdf?q=20230427090309>
The SSEH has changed from a pilot into a permanent program for all public CTCs and baccalaureates.  In the end a tribal institution was not included in the statute or the budget, but the sponsor Sen. Trudeau expressed her eagerness in continuing to work on increasing supports.
It looks like a little over $100k per institution pending more detailed review.


[Compass]
Lauren Hibbs, Ed.D
Director, Student Services
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
lhibbs at sbctc.edu* o: 360-704-4334 *
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