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WA SB5110

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Kauffman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Community and technical colleges in Washington may waive all or part of tuition fees and services/activity fees for tribal elders over age 55 from eligible Indian tribes as defined in RCW 43.376.010

  • The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is authorized to adopt and amend rules to implement the tuition waiver program

  • Effective date is July 27, 2025

  • Passed the Senate unanimously (48-0) on February 28, 2025, and passed the House (78-17) on April 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Providing tuition waivers for tribal elders at Washington’s community and technical colleges.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Appropriations3/28/2025
Postsecondary Education & Workforce3/4/2025
Rules2/18/2025
Ways & Means1/24/2025
Higher Education & Workforce Development1/13/2025

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