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WA SB5210
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marko Liias
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AI Summary
- 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 creation of ninth grade success teams that monitor student attendance, behavior, and grades to identify and support at-risk students before they fall behind
- Prioritizes grants to schools with low ninth grade on-track scores and below-average graduation rates, with geographic distribution across Washington state
- Allows grant funds to cover success team stipends, professional development, substitute teachers, and direct student supports
- Requires annual reporting to the legislature through 2030 on grant recipients, student demographics served, on-track score improvements, and graduation rate data
Legislative Description
Establishing the ninth grade success grant program.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means2/5/2025
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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