SB 5759-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares that, in order to broaden higher education opportunities, the legislature supports the Washington state achievers' scholarship program. This program: (1) Provides mentoring to ensure academic support is available to students while in high school, encourages college enrollment, and gives assistance when enrolled in college;

(2) Identifies and reduces financial barriers to college for talented, low-income students; and

(3) Leverages private funding for higher education financial assistance.