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WA HB1215
WA HB1215Providing parents and their children with more choices for a quality K-12 education through the K-12 education scholarship program.
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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing parents and their children with more choices for a quality K-12 education through the K-12 education scholarship program; amending RCW 83.100.230; adding a new section to chapter 28A.150 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.77 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the K-12 Education Scholarship Program, which aims to empower parents to choose the educational environment that best suits their children's unique needs, regardless of their income level or location. The program will provide $7,000 scholarships to 130,000 eligible students, with 25% reserved for special populations such as homeless, foster, low-income, and special education students. Parents who receive the scholarship must enroll their children in private schools or comply with home-based instruction requirements, and can use the funds for tuition, textbooks, tutoring, and other educational expenses. The Student Achievement Council will administer the program, which is funded by the Education Legacy Trust Account. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Vicki Kraft (R)*,
Rob Chase (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Bob McCaslin (R),
Joel McEntire (R),
Robert Sutherland (R),
Jim Walsh (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1215&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1215.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1215.pdf |
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