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WA HB1215

WA HB1215
Providing 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
In Committee
01/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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