Modifies funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.

This bill modifies funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant. It establishes the state financial aid account to ensure all appropriations for financial aid programs are available to eligible students. The bill also amends the Washington college grant program to include new eligibility criteria, such as being a Washington high school student in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade whose parent or legal guardian is receiving public assistance. The bill aims to increase access to postsecondary education for Washington residents.

Modifies funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.

This bill modifies funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant. It establishes the state financial aid account to ensure all appropriations for financial aid programs are available to eligible students. The bill also amends the Washington college grant program to include new eligibility criteria, such as being a Washington high school student in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade whose parent or legal guardian is receiving public assistance. The bill aims to increase access to postsecondary education for Washington residents.