Establishes empowerED scholarships for foster care students using educational savings accounts.
The bill establishes the empowerED scholarship program for foster care students in Washington, providing education savings accounts to assist parents with qualifying educational expenses. Eligible students include those in foster care, those under 21 who have aged out of foster care, and those eligible for federal foster care benefits. The program aims to address the unique educational challenges faced by foster care students, offering flexibility and support tailored to their needs.
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