SB 5393-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Creates the Washington college promise scholarship program to: (1) Replace the state need grant program; and |
(2) Provide a statewide free college program for eligible participants and greater access to postsecondary education for state residents. |
Requires the office of student financial assistance to: (1) Implement and administer the program; |
(2) Establish rules for implementation of the program; and |
(3) Award Washington college promise scholarships to eligible students beginning in academic year 2021-2022. |
Requires the legislature to appropriate funding for the program. |
Requires the caseload forecast council to estimate the anticipated caseload of the program and submit the caseload forecast. |
Repeals certain statutes in chapter 28B.92 RCW regarding the state need grant program. |
Repeals chapter 28B.119 RCW (the Washington promise scholarship program). |