Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications.

SB 5308 establishes Washington's Guaranteed Admissions Program, requiring participating public four-year colleges (including regional universities, state colleges, and tribal institutions) to simplify admissions applications and guarantee admission to eligible high school seniors starting in 2026-27. The bill mandates schools to share student data (like GPA) with colleges and requires all high schools to notify students in grades 9-12 about college pathways, including this program, the Washington College Grant, and financial aid options. Participating institutions must report annually on admission rates, enrollment, and demographic data to track equity outcomes. This directly affects high school students seeking college access and public institutions managing admissions.