WA HB1151

Establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, beginning in the 2025-26 school year

Funds school-based success teams that monitor student attendance, behavior, and grades to identify and support at-risk ninth graders before they fall behind

Prioritizes grants for schools with low ninth grade on-track scores and below-average graduation rates, with geographic diversity across Washington state

Allows grant funds to cover staff compensation/stipends, professional development, substitute teachers, and direct student supports

Requires annual reporting to the legislature through 2030 on program outcomes, including demographics served, on-track score improvements, and graduation rate data