(1) The legislature intends to consolidate the educational opportunity grant program over a period of two years. As of August 1, 2009, no new educational opportunity grants may be made. Persons who have been selected by the higher education coordinating board to receive a grant before August 1, 2009, shall receive the full amount of their award, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars per academic year for a maximum of two years. All persons awarded an educational opportunity grant before August 1, 2009, must complete using the award before August 1, 2011. For these recipients, eligibility for the grant is forfeited after this period.

     (2) This section expires August 1, 2011.

[2009 c 215 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Intent -- Effective date -- 2009 c 215: See notes following RCW 28B.92.030.