RCW 28B.10.054
Credit policies for AP, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams—Reports.
(1) The institutions of higher education must establish a coordinated, evidence-based policy for granting as many undergraduate college credits, as possible and appropriate, to students who have earned minimum scores of three on advanced placement exams, four on standard-level and higher-level international baccalaureate exams, or scores of E(e) or higher on A and AS level Cambridge international exams.
(2) Each institution of higher education must create a process for retroactively awarding international baccalaureate exam undergraduate college credits under the terms of this section to students who first enrolled in the institution of higher education in the 2018-19 academic year.
(3) Credit policies regarding all advanced placement and international baccalaureate exams must be posted on campus websites effective for the 2019 fall academic term. Credit policies regarding all Cambridge international exams must be posted on campus websites effective for the 2020 fall academic term. If an institution of higher education is unable to award a general education course equivalency, the student may request in writing an evidence-based reason as to why general education course equivalency cannot be granted. Institutions of higher education must maintain websites regarding their advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international policies in a publicly accessible way. The institutions of higher education must conduct biennial reviews of their advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international credit policies and report noncompliance to the appropriate committees of the legislature by November 1st each biennium beginning November 1, 2019.
(4) The institutions of higher education must provide an update to the joint legislative audit and review committee on their credit awarding policies by December 31, 2019.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "general education course equivalency" means credit that fulfills general education or major requirements and is not awarded as elective credit.
[ 2019 c 316 § 2; 2017 c 179 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 316: "The legislature finds that advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international coursework prepares students for postsecondary success and provides opportunities for them to earn college credit or secure placement in advanced courses.
The legislature feels strongly that students who have earned minimum scores of three on advanced placement exams, four on standard-level and higher-level international baccalaureate exams, or scores of E(e) or higher on A and AS level Cambridge international exams deserve to receive undergraduate college credit, including elective credit and, where appropriate, course equivalent credit, for their work.
The legislature finds it necessary to develop a systemwide credit policy that allows those students to easily understand in advance whether institutions of higher education will award them credit, as well as which type of credit students will receive and the rationale for the institution of higher education's determination.
The legislature further encourages institutions of higher education to establish a policy favoring the award of course equivalent credit for the successful completion of standardized and commonly required courses." [ 2019 c 316 § 1.]
Findings—Intent—2017 c 179: "The legislature finds that advanced placement coursework prepares students for postsecondary success and provides opportunities for them to earn college credit or secure placement in advanced courses. The legislature further finds that eighty-four thousand eight hundred sixty-six students took an AP exam in Washington state in 2015. The legislature further finds that six thousand six hundred sixty-seven of those students were underrepresented minority students and nine thousand four hundred seventy-one were low-income students. The legislature further finds that of the students that took an AP exam in Washington state in 2015, fifty-one thousand seven hundred twenty-five scored a three, four, or five.
Therefore, the legislature intends to establish a policy for granting as many undergraduate course credits as possible to students who have earned a minimum score of three on their AP exams and clearly communicate credit awarding policies and course equivalencies to students. The goal of the policy is to award course credit in all appropriate instances and maximize the number of college students given college credit for AP exam scores of three or higher." [ 2017 c 179 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally.
28B.10.017 - "Eligible student" defined.
28B.10.019 - Electronic signatures.
28B.10.020 - Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.022 - Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
28B.10.024 - Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
28B.10.025 - Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
28B.10.0291 - Savings report—2012 c 230.
28B.10.030 - Display of United States flag.
28B.10.031 - Check cashing privileges.
28B.10.033 - Teacher preparation programs.
28B.10.034 - Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
28B.10.035 - Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
28B.10.037 - Student expression in school-sponsored media.
28B.10.040 - Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
28B.10.042 - Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
28B.10.0421 - Personal identifiers—Funding.
28B.10.050 - Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
28B.10.057 - Academic credit for military training.
28B.10.100 - "Major line" defined.
28B.10.105 - Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
28B.10.106 - Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
28B.10.115 - Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
28B.10.118 - Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
28B.10.140 - Teachers' training courses.
28B.10.145 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
28B.10.147 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
28B.10.149 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
28B.10.151 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
28B.10.170 - College and university fees.
28B.10.280 - Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
28B.10.281 - Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
28B.10.284 - Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
28B.10.287 - Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
28B.10.293 - Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
28B.10.294 - Collection of debts—Report.
28B.10.295 - Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
28B.10.335 - Validation of prior bond issues.
28B.10.354 - High-performance public buildings requirements.
28B.10.400 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Authorized.
28B.10.405 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Contributions by faculty and employees.
28B.10.409 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
28B.10.410 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
28B.10.425 - Additional pension for certain retired university faculty members or employees.
28B.10.430 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Minimum monthly benefit—Computation.
28B.10.480 - Tax deferred annuities for employees.
28B.10.500 - Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.510 - Attorney general as advisor.
28B.10.520 - Regents and trustees—Oaths.
28B.10.525 - Regents and trustees—Travel expenses.
28B.10.528 - Delegation of powers and duties by governing boards.
28B.10.550 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
28B.10.555 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
28B.10.572 - Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
28B.10.580 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
28B.10.582 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
28B.10.590 - Course materials—Cost savings—Online course descriptions.
28B.10.592 - College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
28B.10.618 - Credit card marketing policies.
28B.10.631 - Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
28B.10.665 - Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
28B.10.679 - Washington mathematics placement test.
28B.10.680 - Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
28B.10.685 - Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
28B.10.690 - Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
28B.10.691 - Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
28B.10.693 - Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
28B.10.695 - Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
28B.10.698 - Schools of medicine—Health equity curriculum.
28B.10.699 - Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
28B.10.700 - Physical education in curriculum.
28B.10.703 - Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
28B.10.708 - Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
28B.10.710 - Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
28B.10.730 - AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
28B.10.735 - Suicide prevention—Identification cards.
28B.10.776 - Budget calculation—Enrollment levels—Participation rate.
28B.10.778 - Budget calculation—New enrollments—Funding level—Inflation factor.
28B.10.780 - Budget calculation—Funding level.
28B.10.782 - Budget calculation—Increased enrollment target level—Availability of information.
28B.10.786 - Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
28B.10.825 - Institutional student loan fund for needy students.
28B.10.840 - Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
28B.10.846 - Report of child abuse or neglect—Reporting responsibilities.
28B.10.878 - G. Robert Ross distinguished faculty award.
28B.10.890 - Collegiate license plate fund—Scholarships.
28B.10.900 - "Hazing" defined.
28B.10.901 - Hazing prohibited—Penalty.
28B.10.904 - Hazing—Code of conduct—Educational program.
28B.10.905 - Hazing—Prevention committee.
28B.10.906 - Hazing—Report of violations.
28B.10.907 - Hazing—Prevention education—Incident reporting.
28B.10.908 - Hazing—Social fraternity and sorority organizations.
28B.10.910 - Students with disabilities—Core services.
28B.10.912 - Students with disabilities—Core services described—Notice of nondiscrimination.
28B.10.914 - Students with disabilities—Accommodation.
28B.10.916 - Supplemental instructional materials for students with print access disability.
28B.10.918 - Disability history month—Activities.
28B.10.926 - Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Further requirements.
28B.10.930 - Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Nonstate entity.
28B.10.980 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.