Bill > SB6209

This bill aims to facilitate high school success in Washington state. The key provisions are: 1. It requires school districts to automatically enroll students who meet certain academic criteria in the next most rigorous advanced courses or programs offered. 2. It requires school districts to enroll any student who wants to enroll in a dual credit course or program, and provides state funding to cover the cost of examination fees for low-income students in these courses. 3. It establishes a dropout early warning and intervention data system and a K-12 dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement system that districts must implement by the 2020-21 school year. These systems are designed to identify students at risk of not graduating and provide targeted interventions and support. 4. It amends existing laws related to the College in the High School program and the Running Start program to expand access and affordability for students, particularly low-income students. The overall goal of the bill is to improve high school graduation rates and college/career readiness by providing more opportunities for academic acceleration and targeted support for struggling students.

Education

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6209&year=2017