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WA SB5087

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Torres

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Columbia Basin College, Yakima Valley College, and Walla Walla College must each offer a prelaw associate's degree program, subject to appropriations

  • 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

  • Paralegal programs must be located in regional areas east of the Cascade mountains where they are not currently offered

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Workforce Development1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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