The bill establishes the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program aimed at increasing access to higher education for high school students. It mandates that public four-year institutions in Washington, including regional universities and state colleges, participate in the program starting in the 2027-28 academic year. These institutions are required to simplify their admissions application process and set eligibility criteria for the program, which must be communicated to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for effective data sharing. Institutions can opt out of the program by providing reasons and alternative initiatives to the legislature.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts and educational providers to utilize a statewide digital transcript data-sharing environment to facilitate the secure transfer of transcript data for eligible students in grades 11 and 12. This process must be implemented without additional costs for non-member educational providers. The legislation also ensures that families have the option to opt out of data sharing and mandates clear communication of this option. Overall, the bill aims to enhance equity and access to higher education through streamlined admissions processes and improved data sharing between educational institutions.