By December 31, 2024, and biennially thereafter, the state board for community and technical colleges and an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education shall each submit a report to the higher education committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 for their respective institutions of higher education. The reports must include the following:
(1) Information on the professional development programs implemented by each institution of higher education, including updates on progress towards meeting the goal outlined in section 1, chapter 275, Laws of 2021;(2) A summary of results of the campus climate assessments and other relevant information received by the institutions of higher education; and(3) By December 31, 2026, and biennially thereafter, the reports must also include information on the student diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism programs implemented by each institution of higher education.Added by 2021 c 275,§ 5, eff. 7/25/2021.Findings-Intent-Conflict with federal requirements- 2021 c 275 : See notes following RCW 28B.10.145.