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Students and board members raise concerns as running-start course caps limit summer access
Summary
Student representatives and board members said the running-start cap enacted in the 2026 session will reduce summer course access; the board discussed constitutional funding constraints and whether WEA should play a role in supporting dual-credit programs.
Students and board members at the WEA board meeting expressed concern that the running-start cap in the 2026 budget will constrain students’ ability to take multiple summer courses, and they discussed whether WEA funds should be used to support dual-credit programs.
Molly Kuahara, the student representative, said students she spoke with at Tacoma Community College were "disappointed" by the restriction and noted that running start summer offerings previously allowed more credits. "From all…
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