Establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program to support public schools in Washington.

The bill establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program to support public schools in Washington. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will award grants to schools with low ninth grade on-track scores and below-average graduation rates. Grant funds can be used for costs associated with establishing and operating a ninth grade success team program, including additional compensation for team members, professional development, hiring substitute teachers, and providing student supports.

Establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program to support public schools in Washington.

The bill establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program to support public schools in Washington. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will award grants to schools with low ninth grade on-track scores and below-average graduation rates. Grant funds can be used for costs associated with establishing and operating a ninth grade success team program, including additional compensation for team members, professional development, hiring substitute teachers, and providing student supports.