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House committee advances bill to codify guaranteed-admissions pilot with amendment
Summary
The House Higher Education Committee voted 11-6 to report out Substitute House Bill 1557, which would establish a guaranteed admissions program building on an existing pilot; the committee adopted an amendment that narrows reporting requirements and reduces the fiscal note.
The House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 18 voted to report out Substitute House Bill 1557 with a “due pass” recommendation after adopting an amendment intended to streamline the proposal and reduce its fiscal impact.
The amendment, moved by Representative Mia Reid and identified in committee as “Ross 077,” trims reporting requirements for the guaranteed-admissions pilot and clarifies implementation steps for the public–private program. The committee then voted to report the substitute bill out with the recommended changes.
Nut graf: Supporters said the bill would expand an existing guaranteed-admissions pilot and align Washington with other states that offer direct admissions programs, while the amendment seeks to preserve philanthropic partnerships and limit additional annual…
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