Bill > SB5618

This bill requires state universities, regional universities, and the state college to enhance transparency in their admissions processes by publicly posting detailed information on their websites. Specifically, the institutions must conspicuously publish admissions scoring criteria, including rubrics, weights assigned to different application components (such as grade point average, standardized tests, academics, extracurriculars, and personal essays), and demographic data about applicants and accepted students. The demographic information must include details like race, ethnicity, age, gender, parental income, parental education level, and residency status. Additionally, the colleges must disclose the grade point averages of both applicants and accepted students, as well as the specific criteria and rubrics used for evaluating candidates at both the institution-wide and major-specific levels. This legislation aims to provide prospective students, parents, and the public with a more comprehensive understanding of how college admissions decisions are made, potentially increasing transparency and helping applicants better understand their chances of acceptance.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5618&Year=2025&Initiative=false