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WA HB2586
WA HB2586Modifying funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to 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 eligibility for the Washington College Grant. Specifically, it ensures that the Passport to Careers program is included in the state financial aid account, which holds funds for various statewide student financial aid programs. More importantly, it allows students who are eligible for the Passport to Careers program to automatically qualify as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant, a program designed to increase access to postsecondary education for Washington residents by providing financial aid. This change aims to streamline the process and expand opportunities for students pursuing career and technical education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Joe Timmons (D)*,
Edwin Obras (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Last Action
Referred to Rules 2 Review. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2586&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2586%20HBR%20PEW%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2586 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75728 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2586%20HBA%20PEW%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2586.pdf |
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