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WA SB5087
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nikki Torres
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AI Summary
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Columbia Basin College, Yakima Valley College, and Walla Walla College must each offer a prelaw associate's degree program, subject to appropriations
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The state college board shall develop an incentive program to financially support community and technical colleges in establishing American Bar Association-approved paralegal education programs
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Paralegal programs must be located in regional areas east of the Cascade mountains where they are not currently offered
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Goal of establishing one new paralegal education program in central Washington and one in eastern Washington
Legislative Description
Establishing legal education programs at community and technical colleges.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026