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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2352

HB 2352: Online alt. degree program

Establishing an online alternative credit degree program.

Summary

  • Establishes an online degree program at Central Washington University that awards degrees based on an alternative credit model.
  • Outlines the intention to position the state to meet baccalaureate degree production goals and to serve nontraditional students who may already hold some postsecondary academic credits or life experience that can count towards a degree.
  • Requires an annual report on progress in implementing the program and recommendations for improvement or expansion.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2352), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2014
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Sawyer (D-29)
Introduced
January 16, 2014 in the House
Last action
January 31, 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2352, SHB 2352

AN ACT Relating to an online alternative credit degree program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Sawyer (D-29)

13 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Judy Warnick R-13Larry Seaquist D-26Maureen Walsh R-16Norm Johnson R-14Matt Manweller R-13Mike Sells D-38Marcus Riccelli D-3Chris Reykdal D-22Cindy Ryu D-32Dawn Morrell D-25Hans Zeiger R-25Gael Tarleton D-36Roger Freeman D-30

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2352)
  2. Referred to Appropriations.
  3. HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2352)
  4. HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  5. HE - Executive action taken by committee.
  6. First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2352 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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