Bill > SB5408

This bill establishes the ninth grade success grant program, which aims to fund the creation of ninth grade success teams in public schools across Washington. The goal is to identify and support incoming high school students who are at risk of not graduating. The program will prioritize schools with low ninth grade on-track scores and below-average graduation rates, and the grants can be used for various purposes, such as providing additional compensation or professional development for success team members, hiring substitute teachers, and offering student supports. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will administer the program and report annually on its implementation, including data on student demographics, ninth grade on-track scores, and graduation rates.