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WA SB5828

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

T'wina Nobles

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Expands the reference for calculating private institution awards from "public research universities" to all "public four-year institutions of higher education" in Washington

  • Amends RCW 28B.92.030 (Washington College Grant definitions) and reenacts/amends RCW 28B.118.010 (College Bound Scholarship program design)

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations2/19/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/23/2026
Higher Education & Workforce Development1/12/2026

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