Concerning advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams.

HB 1612 requires Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to subsidize exam registration and administration fees for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Cambridge International exams taken by public high school students. This directly affects students in Washington state who participate in these college-level courses by reducing their financial barriers. The bill mandates annual reports tracking participation, credit awards, and academic performance, disaggregated by student demographics including gender, homelessness status, and language learning needs. A 2026 report will specifically analyze whether the fee subsidy changed exam pass rates and the demographic diversity of students enrolled in these programs.