WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Washington Promise to be heard in House Higher Education Committee

MEDIA ADVISORY

Who: Representative Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle)

What: The Washington Promise (a bill to provide tuition free community college) will receive a public hearing in the House Higher Education Committee.

When: Wednesday, February 3 at 1:30 PM

Where: House Hearing Room C

Why: HB 2820 “The Washington Promise” will receive a hearing where the public will be allowed to have their voices heard on the bill. The Senate companion bill is offered by Senators Frockt and Jayapal.

Speakers will include community college Presidents, students, and advocates from around the state discussing the value of The Washington Promise proposal.

The Washington Promise would provide for universal and affordable access to community and technical colleges for all Washingtonians.