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2011 Senate Bill 5442: Authorizing accelerated baccalaureate programs at state colleges and universities
Introduced by Sen. Paull Shin, (Edmonds) (D) on January 25, 2011
To authorize state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College to develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that will allow academically qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years without attending summer classes or enrolling in more than a full-time class load during the regular academic year. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee on January 25, 2011
Amendment offered in the Senate on February 17, 2011
To clarify the Legislature's intent to indicate that the accelerated baccalaureate degree is not meant to represent a new three-year standard for all students and that there is no intent to diminish the quality or value of a standard baccalaureate degree.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 17, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 18, 2011
Authorizes state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College to develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that will allow academically qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years without attending summer classes or enrolling in more than a full-time class load during the regular academic year.
Received in the House on March 9, 2011
Referred to the House Higher Education Committee on March 9, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 21, 2011
To permit state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College to develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 18, 2011
To permit state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College to develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years.