ESHB 1572 — Modifying higher education accreditation standards.

What this bill does

Modifies criteria for exemption from authorization for out-of-state institutions operating in Washington. Requires the Washington Student Achievement Council to recognize certain accrediting agencies.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 12, 2025
  95 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 16, 2025
  49 yea · 0 nay

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