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This bill aims to ensure that public higher education institutions in Washington prioritize in-state student enrollment by requiring at least 75 percent of each university's fall freshman head count to be Washington state resident students. The legislation defines "resident students" according to existing state law and "academically qualified" as meeting the institution's published minimum admissions standards. If there are not enough qualified resident undergraduate applicants, universities may enroll additional non-resident students to fill available spots. The bill's intent, as stated in the legislative findings, is to guarantee that Washington's public higher education institutions primarily serve state residents and provide them access to quality postsecondary education that supports the state's growing and diverse economy. This requirement would apply to state universities, regional universities, the state college, and their respective university campuses, reflecting a commitment to prioritizing educational opportunities for Washington residents.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5619&Year=2025&Initiative=false