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This bill aims to improve student access to dual credit programs, particularly career and technical education (CTE) dual credit programs, by establishing a comprehensive statewide approach to enhance collaboration and support between educational institutions. The legislature recognizes that students who participate in dual credit programs have higher rates of college enrollment, persistence, and completion, and that CTE dual credit is the most commonly accessed form of dual credit in Washington. The bill requires the state board for community and technical colleges and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to collaborate with various educational entities to streamline efforts supporting dual credit access, including developing a comprehensive catalog of dual credit courses, aligning CTE programs with postsecondary and apprenticeship pathways, and providing technical assistance and professional development. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of statewide articulation agreements for the most common CTE dual credit courses by December 1, 2026, and requires the development of a plan to improve the online enrollment and reporting system for CTE dual credit. The legislation also calls for detailed reports to the legislature by June 2025 and December 2026, which will assess the implementation of these efforts and provide recommendations for future improvements to dual credit policies, with a focus on enhancing student access, reducing costs, and aligning educational pathways with career opportunities.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5724&Year=2025&Initiative=false