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Appropriations committee approves striker to Washington College Grant, college-bound changes that reduce projected costs
Summary
A striking amendment to the Washington College Grant and College Bound scholarship altered award formulas and eligibility, producing projected near-term and four-year savings. Committee approved the substitute bill as amended; staff said the changes yield $16.5 million in near-term NGFO savings and $106 million over a four-year outlook.
The House Appropriations Committee on [date not specified] reported substitute Senate Bill 5785 as amended (H-2321.2 striker) with a do-pass recommendation.
Committee staff explained that the striker codifies maximum award changes for the Washington College Grant (WCG) and the College Bound scholarship, shifting some awards to take effect in fiscal year 2027. Key changes explained by staff included: capping Washington College Grant apprenticeship awards at 50% of the community and technical college award; removing eligibility for…
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