Concerning the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications.

 S-4510.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5841

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Boehnke, Dozier, and Nobles)

READ FIRST TIME 01/30/26.

AN ACT Relating to the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications; and amending RCW 28A.230.215 and 28A.230.212 .

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

Sec. 1. RCW 28A.230.215 and 2023 c 271 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The legislature finds that fully realizing the potential of high school and beyond plans as meaningful tools for articulating and revising pathways for graduation will require additional school counselors and family coordinators. The legislature further finds that the development and implementation of an online electronic platform for high school and beyond plans will be an appropriate and supportive action that will assist students, parents and guardians, educators, school counselors, and other staff who support students' career and college preparation as the legislature explores options for funding additional school counselors.