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WA HB2567

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chipalo Street

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum Washington College Grant for students attending private four-year not-for-profit institutions beginning in 2026-27 academic year from 50% to 100% of the average award granted to students at public four-year institutions in Washington

  • Increases the College Bound Scholarship award for students attending private four-year not-for-profit institutions beginning in 2027-28 academic year from 50% to 100% of the average award granted to students at public research universities in Washington

  • Amends RCW 28B.92.030 (Washington College Grant definitions) and RCW 28B.118.010 (College Bound Scholarship program design) to implement the increased award amounts

  • Maintains existing award structures for other institution types, including public colleges, for-profit institutions, Western Governors University-Washington, and apprenticeship programs

Legislative Description

Concerning the Washington college grant and college bound scholarship program for students attending private four-year not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Washington.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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