Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2458: College grant/credential prg
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
Expanding access to the Washington college grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs.
What the bill says
An act Relating to expanding access to the Washington college grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to expanding access to the Washington college grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. Sec. 1. RCW 28B.92.200 and 2024 c 323 s 1 and 2024 c 116 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows: (1) The Washington college grant program is created to provide a statewide free college program for eligible participants and greater access to postsecondary education for Washington residents. The Washington college grant program is intended to increase the number of high school graduates and adults that can attain a postsecondary credential and provide them with the qualifications needed to compete for job opportunities in Washington. (2) The office shall implement and administer the Washington college grant program and is authorized to establish rules necessary for implementation of the program. (3) The legislature shall appropriate funding for the Washington college grant program. Allocations must be made on the basis of estimated eligible participants enrolled in eligible institutions of higher education or apprenticeship programs. All eligible students are entitled to a Washington college grant beginning in academic year 2020-21. (4) The office shall award Washington college grants to all eligible students beginning in academic year 2020-21. (5) To be eligible for the Washington college …
Sponsors
- Debra Entenman (D) · primary sponsor
- Kristine Reeves (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- Janice Zahn (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- My-Linh Thai (D)
- Beth Doglio (D)
- Gerry Pollet (D)
- Natasha Hill (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Appropriations.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : PEW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
- : First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
Votes
- House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (February 3, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Common questions
- What is HB2458?
- HB2458 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): College grant/credential prg.
- What does HB2458 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to expanding access to the Washington college grant to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.92.200; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
- What is the status of HB2458?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Appropriations. (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2458?
- Debra Entenman (D), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2458?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2458&Year=2025
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