In the state of Washington a bill was recently approved allowing college students, under the age of twenty-one but over the age of 18, to taste but not consume alcohol in classes, according to the Associated Press. The bill approved by the Washington senate applies to culinary and beer technology college programs.
Supporters of the bill believe that the proposal would improve the applicable educational programs. Opponents of the bill, such as Senator Jim Hargrove, are concerned the measure is the first step towards lowering the drinking age, enlarging access to alcohol.
The students are required to be supervised by faculty or staff when sampling the alcohol.
The bill will now be considered by the state House.
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