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2012 Senate Bill 6029: Regarding the ability to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years
Introduced by Sen. Paull Shin, (Edmonds) (D) on January 9, 2012
Requires public high schools, within their resources, to inform students and their families about opportunities to graduate from college with a baccalaureate degree in 3 years. By July 1, 2012, all 4-year colleges and universities must publish information about accelerated baccalaureate degree programs, as well as opportunities to complete a baccalaureate program in 3 years. By August 1, 2012, that same information must be provided to the Higher Education Coordinating Board and Superintendent of Public Instruction for distribution to school districts.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee on January 9, 2012
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 2, 2012
Removes the specific requirement that institutions of higher education must identify accelerated baccalaureate degree programs in admissions materials and on websites, and instead requires that the institutions identify opportunities students may have to complete a baccalaureate degree in three years.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 2, 2012
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 2, 2012