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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Congratulating Western Governors University.
AI Summary
This resolution congratulates Western Governors University (WGU) on its 15th anniversary of serving students in Washington State. The resolution highlights that WGU, a competency-based online university, was initially supported by Washington and 18 other states in 1998 to provide affordable education. It specifically commends WGU Washington, a partnership established 15 years ago, for expanding access to higher education for Washington residents through innovative, student-centered programs. The resolution acknowledges WGU Washington's success in offering high-quality, affordable degree programs in critical sectors, contributing to the state's prosperity and its goal of increasing postsecondary credential attainment among adults. It also notes WGU Washington's significant growth in enrollment and its nearly 50,000 graduates, making Washington home to the third-highest concentration of WGU students and alumni nationally, and recognizes its commitment to helping Washingtonians achieve their career and educational dreams.
Sponsors (10)
Debra Entenman (D)*,
April Berg (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Dave Paul (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Introduced. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4674&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Resolutions/4674-Western%20Governors%20University.pdf |
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