HB 2381 - DIGEST


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Requires that an institution be accredited or be making progress toward accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education.

Directs the board to develop and disseminate information to the public about entities that sell or award degrees without requiring appropriate academic achievement at the postsecondary level, including but not limited to, a description of the substandard and potentially fraudulent practices of these entities, and advice about how the public can recognize and avoid the entities.

Declares that no exemption granted under chapter 28B.85 RCW is permanent.