BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1903: Adult diploma program
Establishing the Washington adult diploma and workforce training program.
Summary
- Creates the Washington Adult Diploma and Workforce Training Program (Program) to assist adults with obtaining high school diplomas, increasing employability, and developing career and technical skills.
- Requires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to select providers to provide the education and training for the Program.
- Compensates Program providers based on a pay-for-performance model.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1903), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jared Mead (D-44)
- Introduced
- February 5, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 5891
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington adult diploma and workforce training program;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jared Mead (D-44)
15 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development.
HB 1903 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1903 (2025–26) Low-income energy assistance
- HB 1903 (2023–24) Lost or stolen firearms
- HB 1903 (2021–22) Parent-child relationship
- HB 1903 (2017–18) Election cost reimbursement
- HB 1903 (2015–16) Distillers' spirits sampling
- HB 1903 (2013–14) Unemployment insurance
- HB 1903 (2011–12) Child care background checks
- HB 1903 (2009–10) Marine and aviation fuel