Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5841: Financial aid applications
Status: Signed into law, March 20, 2026
Concerning the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications.
What the bill says
An act Relating to the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications; and amending RCW 28A.230.215 and 28A.230.212.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications; and amending RCW 28A.230.215 and 28A.230.212. Sec. 1. RCW 28A.230.215 and 2023 c 271 s 4 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The legislature finds that fully realizing the potential of high school and beyond plans as meaningful tools for articulating and revising pathways for graduation will require additional school counselors and family coordinators. The legislature further finds that the development and implementation of an online electronic platform for high school and beyond plans will be an appropriate and supportive action that will assist students, parents and guardians, educators, school counselors, and other staff who support students' career and college preparation as the legislature explores options for funding additional school counselors. (2) Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, each school district must ensure that an electronic high school and beyond plan platform is available to all students who are required to have a high school and beyond plan. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall facilitate the transition to a universal online high school and beyond plan platform that will ensure consistent and equitable access to the needed information and support to guide students' educational experience and ensure preparation for their postsecondary plans. (a) By January 1, 2024, the office of the superintendent of …
Sponsors
- Matt Boehnke (R) · primary sponsor
- Perry Dozier (R)
- T'wina Nobles (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 122, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : Speaker signed.
- : President signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- : Senate concurred in House amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 9, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 6, 2026): 92 yea, 4 nay, passed
- House Committee on Education: Do pass as amended (February 23, 2026): 19 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 11, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5841 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (January 29, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Common questions
- What is SB5841?
- SB5841 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Financial aid applications.
- What does SB5841 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications; and amending RCW 28A.230.215 and 28A.230.212.
- What is the status of SB5841?
- Signed into law as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5841?
- Matt Boehnke (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5841?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5841&Year=2025
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