Restoring state financial aid assistance to a maximum of 125 percent of credits needed to graduate.

 S-1855.3

SENATE BILL 5789

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senator Gildon

AN ACT Relating to restoring state financial aid assistance to a maximum of 125 percent of credits needed to graduate; amending RCW 28B.118.010 , 28B.118.005 , and 28B.117.030 ; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200 ; adding a new section to chapter 28B.77 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 28B.92.200 and 2024 c 323 s 1 and 2024 c 116 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

(1) The Washington college grant program is created to provide a statewide free college program for eligible participants and greater access to postsecondary education for Washington residents. The Washington college grant program is intended to increase the number of high school graduates and adults that can attain a postsecondary credential and provide them with the qualifications needed to compete for job opportunities in Washington.

(2) The office shall implement and administer the Washington college grant program and is authorized to establish rules necessary for implementation of the program.