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WA HB1556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Debra Entenman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the age requirement (previously 19 years or older) for tuition waivers at community and technical colleges for students completing their high school education
  • Eligible students must qualify for resident tuition rates and enroll in programs leading to a high school diploma or certificate
  • Students who are already eligible under RCW 28A.600.405 (Running Start or similar programs) are excluded from this waiver provision
  • Effective date is July 27, 2025
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 97-0, Senate 49-0)

Legislative Description

Expanding tuition waivers for high school completers at community and technical colleges.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2025
Higher Education & Workforce Development3/7/2025
Rules2/13/2025
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/23/2025

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