New Washington State Law Punches Hole in Multi-State Pact Shielding Online Colleges

New Washington State Law Punches Hole in Multi-State Pact Shielding Online Colleges

Last week, Washington governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation that will require online, out-of-state colleges that enroll Washington residents to obey the state’s consumer protection laws. State Representative Gerry Pollet, (D-Seattle), sponsor of the legislation, explained in a statement, “Online universities, including many for-profits, who advertise and recruit heavily to entice Washington residents to enroll have sought to avoid any account…