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WashingtonSB 58412025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications.

Sponsored By: Matt Boehnke (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Financial aid steps in every plan

Every High School and Beyond Plan includes a financial aid section. It shows if the student is in College Bound and whether state or federal aid forms are done. It records that the student got written info on aid programs, required documents, advising options, and a sample award letter with a calculator link. Beginning with the 2027–28 school year, staff review any reported application completion with the student to confirm eligibility and completion.

Earlier planning and on-track supports

Students start a plan by grade 8 and update it every year with staff help. In grade 7, they take a career interest survey; in grade 10, they review results and course options. If a student has not scored level 3 or 4 on the middle school math test by grade 9, the plan requires math in grades 9 and 10; CTE math can count. Districts must offer interventions and needed courses to students who are behind and notify parents at least once a year until the student is on track. Plans are provided in a language families understand, and by the end of grade 12 each student has a current resume or activity log.

Statewide high school planning platform

The law creates a single online High School and Beyond platform for all districts. OSPI lists vendors by January 1, 2024, selects one by June 1, 2024 if funded, and publishes a rollout plan by October 1, 2024. After the platform is finished, districts have two years to give students access and OSPI provides training. The platform pulls in courses and grades, supports many languages, protects privacy, includes IEP transition plans, and shows financial aid status with College Bound reminders. It offers career tools, student portfolios, and secure spaces for staff and families, shaped with input from educators, families, students, colleges, and partners.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matt Boehnke

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Perry Dozier

    Republican • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 188 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/6/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 92 • No: 4 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/20/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 122, 2026 Laws.

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/20/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/10/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/9/2026Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    3/9/2026House

  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/27/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    2/23/2026Senate

  15. ED - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/23/2026Senate

  16. First reading, referred to Education.

    2/14/2026Senate

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/11/2026Senate

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/11/2026Senate

  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/4/2026Senate

  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    1/30/2026Senate

  22. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/29/2026Senate

  23. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

    1/12/2026Senate

  24. Prefiled for introduction.

    12/5/2025Senate

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