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WA SB5618

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Boehnke

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Washington state universities, regional universities, and the state college must conspicuously post admissions information on their websites for both university-level and major-specific admissions

  • Required scoring criteria disclosures include admissions rubrics, weights assigned to GPA, standardized tests, and course taking, as well as weights for academics, extracurriculars, personal essays, and other application components

  • Institutions must publish demographic data for applicants and admitted students, including race, ethnicity, age, gender, parental income, parental education level, and residency

  • Grade point averages of applicants and accepted students must be posted separately on institution websites

  • Adds a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW governing higher education institutions

Legislative Description

Concerning transparency in college admissions.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Workforce Development1/31/2025

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