S-1308.1
SENATE BILL 5724
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Senators Krishnadasan, Boehnke, and Cortes
Read first time 02/11/25. Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
AN ACT Relating to improving student access to dual credit programs including career and technical education dual credit programs; amending RCW 28B.50.531 ; adding a new section to chapter 28A.600 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.245 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.310 RCW; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that students who participate in dual credit programs have higher rates of college enrollment, persistence, and completion. Dual credit programs are an important element of economic development for Washington because they equip students with the skills needed for high-skill, high-wage employment and continued education in high-demand sectors.
(2) Strengthening dual credit programs and transitions from secondary to postsecondary education requires a coordinated statewide approach. This effort requires collaboration and leadership from the state board for community and technical colleges and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to ensure students can engage in all forms of dual credit opportunities that align with their career and academic interests.