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WA HB2324

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Paul

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 28B.15.621 to expand tuition waiver eligibility conditions for children of eligible veterans and national guard members at Washington public colleges and universities

  • Children ages 17-26 of veterans who are totally disabled, POW/MIA, or killed in active federal service qualify for mandatory full tuition and fee waivers

  • Adds new provision allowing children 8 years to use the tuition waiver if their parent's total disability determination occurs after the child turns 18 but before age 26

  • Recipients may use the waiver for up to 250 quarter credits and receive a $500 annual stipend for textbooks and course materials, subject to appropriations

  • Child's marital status does not affect eligibility, and "child" includes biological, adopted, and stepchildren

Legislative Description

Concerning tuition waivers for children of eligible veterans.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations.

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/30/2026
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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