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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the use of only letter grades in schools of 2 medicine; adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW; and creating a 3 new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the University of Washington and Washington State University medical schools must use only letter grades, ranging from A to F, or a tiered system with at least four distinct levels, to assess student performance in all courses leading to a medical degree or certificate. The legislature's intent behind this change is to foster an environment where students receive objective feedback on their coursework, allowing for comparison with their peers, which they believe will encourage preparedness, positive performance, and ultimately lead to better doctors.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development Executive Session (10:30:00 2/2/2026 Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development) (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6251&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6251 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77067 |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6251%20SBR%20HEWD%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6251%20SBA%20HEWD%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6251.pdf |
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