On page 1, beginning on line 7, after "section." strike all material through "rate." on line 12

On page 1, line 13, after "individual" insert "eighteen years of age or older"

Beginning on page 1, line 17, after "(2)" strike all material through "(5)" on page 2, line 15 and insert "((An individual enrolled through the option established under RCW 28A.600.310 through 28A.600.400 who satisfactorily completes an associate degree, including an associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of technology degree, or associate in applied science degree, shall be awarded a diploma from the college upon written request from the student.

(3)))"

On page 2, line 15, after "individual," strike "twenty-one" and insert "((twenty-one)) sixteen"

On page 2, beginning on line 23, after "(((4)" strike all material through "student." on line 28 and insert "An individual who enrolls in a technical college through the option established under RCW 28B.50.533, who satisfactorily completes an associate degree, including an associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of technology degree, or associate in applied science degree, shall be awarded a diploma from the college upon written request from the student.))"

On page 2, after line 28, insert the following:

"(3) Students enrolled in a publicly funded K-12 program who satisfactorily complete an associate degree may be counted towards that particular school district's graduation rate."

EFFECT: Changes qualifications in requirements for students to earn a high school diploma from a community or technical college to:

(1) Students 18 years or older who meet requirements for high school completion, subject to rules adopted by the OSPI and the SBE; and

(2) Individuals 16 years or older who enroll in a community or technical college who complete an associate degree.