This afternoon the House Appropriations heard testimony on two higher education related bills.

• HB 1546: Makes change to the dual credit opportunities provided by Washington’s public institutions of higher education.
• HB 1825: Amends the definition of resident student to comply with federal requirements established by the veterans access, choice, and accountability act of 2014.

While no higher education bills are before the Senate Ways & Means committee tomorrow. The House Appropriations committee will hear public testimony on legislation to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism through postsecondary education (HB 1704) and the UW/WSU medical school legislation (HB 1559).