HB 2956 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires the state board for community and technical colleges, the higher education coordinating board, the council of presidents, and the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Take actions to strengthen, expand, and create dual enrollment programs available to students on high school campuses by removing barriers that inhibit the availability of such programs and, where possible, by creating incentives for the offering of such courses and programs; and

(2) Continue to examine the feasibility of using the Washington assessment of student learning as a factor in higher education admission and placement processes.

Provides that, by December 15, 2004, the organizations identified in this act shall report to the higher education and education committees of the legislature on actions that were taken to reduce or eliminate barriers and what incentives were created. In addition, the report shall include actions the legislature should take to encourage the availability of dual enrollment and programs on high school campuses.