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Committee hears bill to codify and expand 9th grade success grant program
Summary
Sponsors and educators told the Early Learning & K–12 Education Committee Senate Bill 5210 would make the existing 9th grade success pilot a statutory, appropriations‑subject grant program administered by OSPI, prioritizing schools with low 9th‑grade on‑track scores and below‑average graduation rates.
Senate Bill 5210, which would establish the 9th Grade Success Grant Program in statute, was presented and discussed at the Early Learning & K–12 Education Committee hearing.
Proponents said the program—which has existed as a pilot and through supplemental budget funding—uses multidisciplinary "success teams" to identify incoming high‑school students at risk of falling behind and deliver targeted supports. "The 9th grade experience is pivotal for young people," Senator Liias said, urging the committee to expand a program that, he said, is producing measurable gains.
The bill would require the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to…
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