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WA HB2458
WA HB2458Expanding access to the Washington college grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to expanding access to the Washington college 2 grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree 3 credential programs; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200; creating 4 a new section; and providing an expiration date. 5
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the Washington college grant, a state program designed to provide financial aid for postsecondary education to eligible residents, by allowing students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs to receive the grant starting in the 2027-28 academic year. The bill amends existing law (RCW 28B.92.200) to include these nondegree programs as an eligible educational pathway, alongside traditional college enrollment or registered apprenticeship programs. The state board for community and technical colleges, in consultation with the student achievement council, will determine which nondegree credential programs are eligible for the grant. Additionally, the student achievement council is tasked with proposing a maximum grant award amount for students in these programs and reporting their findings to the legislature by December 1, 2026, with this specific provision expiring on January 31, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (9)
Debra Entenman (D)*,
Beth Doglio (D),
Natasha Hill (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2458&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2458 SHB 2458_AMH_PEW_ROSS_110 (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76682 |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2458%20HBR%20PEW%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2458-S.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2458 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75820 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2458%20HBA%20PEW%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2458.pdf |
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