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WA SB6251

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judith Warnick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington State University School of Medicine to use letter grades (A through F) or a tiered grading system with at least four designations for all coursework

  • Applies to all courses offered in the curriculum for medical degrees or certificates

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

  • Legislative intent states that objective grading systems encourage student preparedness and improve performance outcomes for future doctors

Legislative Description

Using only letter grades in schools of medicine.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Workforce Development1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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