State House Bill Would Guarantee College Access For More High School Graduates

A proposal in the Washington State Legislature could make college more accessible for thousands of students. House Bill 1557, sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D), would establish the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP), offering automatic acceptance to qualified applicants at participating universities.

Participating colleges include Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Northwest Indian College, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. At least 131 school districts are also partnering with the program.