The bill modifies funding for the Passport to Careers program and allows students eligible for this program to automatically qualify as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant. It amends existing laws, specifically RCW 28B.76.525 and 28B.92.200, to include the Passport to Careers program in the state financial aid account, ensuring that funds are available for eligible students. The bill also specifies that expenditures from this account can be used for scholarships in the Passport to Careers program, with the intent for this policy to continue in future fiscal biennia.

Additionally, the bill updates eligibility criteria for the Washington College Grant program, allowing students who qualify for the Passport to Careers program to be considered income-eligible. This change aims to enhance access to postsecondary education for Washington residents and increase the number of individuals attaining postsecondary credentials. The bill also includes various definitions related to financial aid and eligibility, ensuring clarity in the administration of these programs.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 28B.76.525, 28B.117.020
Bill as passed Legislature: 28B.76.525, 28B.117.020
Session law: 28B.76.525, 28B.117.020