The bill amends RCW 28A.230.710 to expand the graduation pathway options available to students graduating from public high schools in Washington. It emphasizes the importance of providing multiple ways for students to demonstrate their readiness for postsecondary education and careers, including test-based, course-based, and performance-based assessments. Notably, the bill introduces competency-based assessments as a new option for students to fulfill their graduation requirements. Additionally, it clarifies that high school transition courses can include competency-based assessments, and it allows for the inclusion of these assessments in the list of courses that meet graduation standards.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that school districts provide comprehensive information about the available graduation pathway options to students and their families, starting as early as grade six. It encourages districts to offer all established options while allowing them discretion in determining which pathways to provide. The state board of education is tasked with adopting rules to implement these graduation pathway options, ensuring that they align with state learning standards and support students' individual goals for high school and beyond.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 28A.230.710