2025 Legislative Agenda
Fully Fund ON-CAMPUS Navigators
Ensure students have the best opportunities to find resources
Increase navigation services from 0.75 to 1 FTE
EVALUATE HB 1559 IMPLEMENTATION
Evaluate the low-cost meal plan pilot that was included in HB 1559 (Basic Needs Act, 2023)
ENHANCE campus childcare
Assess needs for childcare services among postsecondary students
Streamlilne processes to access these services
INCREASE STUDENT HOUSING GRANTS
Expand the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH) planning partnership grants program to develop affordable housing for students in 4 regions
IMPROVE EQUITABLE HOUSING ACCESS
Include the Northwest Indian College in the SSEH grant program and award grant funding to the school
Support Student Mental Health
Expand the mental and behavioral health pilot grants to all community and technical colleges
SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY ON CAMPUSES
Advocate for full funding to ensure that all students have access to food systems in order for them to thrive