Legislative Outreach

Read SBCTC Legislative News to find out the latest news from Olympia impacting community and technical colleges.

Elevate & Educate adult education advocacy campaign logo

More than 55,00 adult education leaders have united in a national campaign — Educate & Elevate — to educate America about how adult education helps millions of people advance in careers and college readiness.

Find resources in the Campaign toolkit to help inform policymakers and encourage investment in adult education as called for in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act enacted in 2014. 

Questions? Email William Durden, SBCTC Basic Education for Adults director, or call 360-704-4326.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Our Government Relations team manages state and federal government relations for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). We:

  • Interact with legislators, legislative and governor’s staff, state agencies, and organizations on behalf of Washington's community and technical colleges (CTCs).
  • Prepare a single comprehensive legislative agenda for the CTC system.
  • Coordinate legislative interaction of SBCTC and CTC representatives.
  • Collaborate with communications staff and coordinate system-wide messaging. 

System Efficiency, Access, and District Structure (SEADS) Report

During the 2026 legislative session, the Legislature directed SBCTC to submit a report that looks at ways to improve efficiency while maintaining student access and success. This report is due December 1, 2026. 

2027 Legislative Session

Our community and technical college system legislative priorities include:

Legislative Resources

Last Year's Session

Read the 2026 Legislative Session Report containing budget summaries, legislation, and system involvement.

Contact

Arlen Harris
Senior Director of External Affairs 
aharris@sbctc.edu
360-704-4394

Sam Herriot
Legislative Relations Associate
sherriot@sbctc.edu 
360-704-1019