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This bill modifies existing laws to improve support for students in approved apprenticeship programs by making several key changes. First, it revises the definition of the maximum Washington college grant for apprenticeship students, clarifying that the grant cannot duplicate funding already provided by the apprenticeship program itself. Second, it requires higher education institutions to establish policies for granting academic credits for related supplemental instruction in apprenticeship programs, with a requirement that these credits must be approved within one year of a program's registration. The bill also mandates that by July 1, 2026, all credits granted for related supplemental instruction must count towards a degree, and that these credits can be transferred between institutions. Additionally, the bill directs the Student Achievement Council to develop statewide transfer and articulation policies to ensure efficient credit transfer for apprenticeship students across public two-year and four-year institutions. These changes aim to make apprenticeship programs more academically integrated and provide clearer pathways for students to earn college credits and degrees while participating in vocational training.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5562&Year=2025&Initiative=false