HB1447 mandates tracking and public reporting of state financial aid awarded to students in Washington.

HB1447 introduces a new requirement for the Washington office to track and publicly display the amount of state aid awarded to each student through the Washington application for state financial aid. Starting from the 2025-26 academic year, the total award amounts must be accessible on the office's website. Additionally, beginning December 1, 2026, the office must submit an annual report to the appropriate legislative committees, detailing the total number of applicants, recipients, and the total state aid disbursed to each institution of higher education.

HB1447 mandates tracking and public reporting of state financial aid awarded to students in Washington.

HB1447 introduces a new requirement for the Washington office to track and publicly display the amount of state aid awarded to each student through the Washington application for state financial aid. Starting from the 2025-26 academic year, the total award amounts must be accessible on the office's website. Additionally, beginning December 1, 2026, the office must submit an annual report to the appropriate legislative committees, detailing the total number of applicants, recipients, and the total state aid disbursed to each institution of higher education.