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WA SB5963
WA SB5963Modifying funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to modifying funding for the passport to careers 2 program, and permitting students eligible for the passport to careers 3 program to automatically qualify as income-eligible for the purpose 4 of receiving the Washington college grant; amending RCW 28B.76.525 5 and 28B.117.020; and reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200. 6
AI Summary
This bill modifies funding for the Passport to Careers program and expands eligibility for the Washington College Grant. Specifically, it ensures that students eligible for the Passport to Careers program will automatically qualify as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant, a state-funded program designed to increase access to postsecondary education for Washington residents. The bill also makes technical changes to the definitions used within the Passport to Careers program, such as updating the definition of "financial need" to align with federal standards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
T'wina Nobles (D)*,
Mike Chapman (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (on 02/24/2026)
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