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- ↑ "Community College Act of 1967" (PDF).
- ↑ "RCW 28B.50.090: College board — Powers and duties". Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ "RCW 28B.50.096: Cooperation with workforce training and education coordinating board". Washington State Legislature.
