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Opportunity Scholarship Board
Identifies eligible education and training programs for purposes of the opportunity scholarship, selects institutions of higher education to receive opportunity expansion awards, and makes recommendations with respect to funding sources for opportunity expansion awards. With the program administrator, the Board must set annual fund raising goals and solicit funds.
| Board Website | http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/about/board-of-directors |
|---|---|
| Policy Area | Education |
| Governor Appointments | 11 |
| Total Board Positions | 11 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 28B.145.020 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | No |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | No |
| Compensation | |
| Term Length (years) | 4 |
| Statutory Term Limits |
Member Requirements: With respect to two of these appointments, the Governor is to consider names from a list provided by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. Four of the persons appointed by the Governor are to be selected from a list of nominees provided by the private sector donors to the Opportunity Scholarship and Opportunity Expansion programs. Upon request, the Governor may request that the donors submit an additional list or lists. The members shall elect the Chair.