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WA SB5210

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marko Liias

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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