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WA SB5859
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Wellman
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AI Summary
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Amends RCW 28A.230.710 to add competency-based assessments as a qualifying "high school transition course" option for demonstrating college-level placement readiness in English language arts and mathematics
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Expands the AP, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international course graduation pathway to include competency-based assessments in English language arts and mathematics as an alternative way to meet requirements
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Requires the State Board of Education to establish by rule which competency-based assessments qualify for meeting graduation pathway standards in English language arts and mathematics
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Maintains existing graduation pathway options including statewide assessments, dual credit courses, SAT/ACT scores, performance-based learning experiences, armed services aptitude battery, and career and technical education sequences
Legislative Description
Expanding opportunities for competency-based assessments in graduation pathway options.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
1/22/2026