Legislative Overview

Opportunities we create build a stronger tomorrow for our students and our state

Learn about our legislative priorities for the state's 2007-09 biennial budget

Do you know? In Washington state:

• 35% of all math, science, engineering and technology majors start at a community college.
• 41% of four-year college graduates begin their bachelor's degrees at a community college.
• 53% of all teachers begin their studies at a community college.
• 57% of nurses who hold a bachelor's of science degree start at a community college.
• 70% of all first-generation students begin their higher education at a community college.