HB 1909 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Directs the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges and the council of presidents, to recruit and select institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 to participate in a pilot project to define transfer standards in selected academic disciplines on the basis of student competencies.

Provides that, in collaboration with the higher education coordinating board, the pilot project participants shall report to the higher education committees of the legislature by December 1, 2004, on the progress and status of the pilot project. The report shall identify any barriers encountered by the project and make recommendations for next steps in developing a competency-based transfer system for higher education.

Expires June 30, 2005.