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Committee hears bill to create college‑promise pilot in Eastern Washington backed by Launch Northwest
Summary
Senate Bill 5442 would establish a college promise pilot administered by a 501(c)(3) serving 10 Eastern Washington counties, fund minimum scholarships and a high‑school promise for three high schools; community partners and Launch Northwest urged lawmakers to pass the regional pilot and noted private match and mentoring infrastructure.
Senate staff briefed the committee on Senate Bill 5442, which would establish a college‑promise pilot administered by a private 501(c)(3) to provide student services in 10 counties across Eastern Washington. Kelly Gunn said the bill creates two related programs: (1) a promise scholarship for eligible Eastern Washington students — at least a minimum of 100 students per year could receive up to $5,000 annually for tuition and fees — and (2) a high‑school promise where graduating students at three high schools would receive full tuition for two years of community college. The bill creates a match account that may be expended only after…
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